Author: Peter van Call II (1688-1737)
Title: [Antique print, etching] Map of bombing and capture of Huy (Spanish Succession War), published 1729.
Description: Map showing the shelling and capture of Huy by the Allies on August 25, 1703. Top left a cartouche with titles and legends A-S in Dutch and French. Numbered lower right: 'Tom. II. no. 11.'This map was previously published by Anna van Beek. It served to illustrate how the war of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714) was proceeding.For further information see Carlyn Osborn's contribution: 'Anna Beek and the War of the Spanish Succession.' (2016).This impression, however, comes from a later edition from [Jean] du Mont's: 'Oorlogskundige beschryving van de veldslagen en belegeringen, der drie ... en den Prins van Oranje en Nassau-Vriesland,' from 1729.A previous edition of this print was signed by Peter van Call II. Large plano, total: 561 x 664mm; wide margins, central folding crease, some folds and a couple of stains on the most external margins. In great condition.

Keywords: Cartography|French|Maritime & Military