Author: Matthäus Merian I (1593-1650)
Title: [Antique print, etching, Military, 1688] William III's invasion fleet, published ca. 1688.
Description: Titled below: Ordnüng der See-Floot in welcher begleitung der Printz von Uranien von Hellevoet-Sluys nach Engelland abgeseegelt.A plan of the formation of William III's invasion fleet in 1688 in the English Channel, part of the 'Glorious Revolution'. The towns of the south coast of England(and London) are named along the top: Lowe, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Excester, Waymouth, Southampton, Newport, Dover...'. Underneath is a key to the ships.From ''Theatrum Europäum''. Etching on laid paper with small margins; total: 312 x 390 mm; some very light foxing, otherwise in outstanding condition.

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