$338
Morant, Philip (1700-1770) engravings by John Pine (1690-1756) The Tapestry Hangings of the House of Lords: representing the several engagements between the English and Spanish fleets in the memorable year 1588. London: J. Pine, 1739. Copper-plate engraved map within an elaborate compartment, with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I at the top, two inset images of skirmishes between the Spanish Fleet and the English Fleet just south of Land's End, and the Cornish and Devon coast at Plymouth; with Neptune in the cartouche at the foot of the page; hand-colored, matted, the central fold reinforced on the verso, printed on heavy paper, 26 1/4 x 16 1/2 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-11-17