From Antique Paper Company, ASHFORD, KENT, United Kingdom
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1784 - This Representation of the brave gallant defence of Gibraltar; against the united force of Spain and France on the 14th Sept 1782, for which important service done their Country they received the thanks of both houses of Parliament - To GenL Elliot, LieutT GenL Lamoutte, Major GenL Greene, Sir Roger Curtis the Officers, Soldiers and Sailors.A view of the defence of Gibraltar on 14 September 1782, when the combined fleets of France and Spain, with their battering ships, were repulsed by the Gibraltar garrison.American War of Independence (1775-83): Great Siege of Gibraltar (21 June 1779-7 February 1783).An outstanding example of this rare engraving by Richard Paton published by John Boydell.John Boydell (1720-1804) (publisher) [bottom centre, below edge of view:] John Boydell excudit 1784;[bottom centre, below title:] Publishd Nov,r1,st1784, by John Boydell, Engraver, in Cheapside, London. After Richard Paton (1717-91) (artist) [bottom left, below edge of view:] Rich,dPaton Pinxit. James Fittler (1758-1835) (engraver) [bottom right, below edge of view:] James Fittler, Sculpsit. Sir George Augustus Eliott (1717-90) (dedicatee). Condition is generally very fine with clear margins and early hand colour measuring approx 67.5cm x 51cm.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Seller Inventory # LM20-3-4837525
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