Set Of C18th 'Fleet Maneouvres' Copper Engravings
Stock No
GSN1510RVM
2017
- SET OF THREE
- £225.00 FOR THE THREE
- €267 Euro
- $296 US Dollar
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Item Description
1777 Naval Marine Attack Formations
Three original 18th century copper engravings
Framed in Amsterdam
From the important 35 volume 'Encyclopedie' by Denis Diderot & Jean Le Rond d'Alembert published in Paris between 1751 & 1780 which epitomised The Age of Enlightenment and endeavoured to explain the entire scope of human knowledge
The Age of Enlightenment was an era of almost constant war in Europe and north America so this topic was heavily represented in the encyclopedia, the text providing 1.250 articles on military theory, warfare, artillery and tactics.
These engravings feature three examples of 'FLEET MANOEUVRES'
French engravings of N.F.J. Masquelier after drawings by C. Lescallier.
Condition: Frames in good condition, some slight staining on the plates
Dimensions: 35cm x 29.5cm x 1cm
Shipping: Tracked and insured £12.50
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
West London, London
Period
18th Century & Earlier
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
West London, London
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)779 2722264
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