Menin Belgium Military Battle Plan Fortress Batteries c.1745 old Basire map

Menin

A very Strong Town in the Earldom of Flanders Taken by ye Allies in the Year 1706 and retaken by ye French in 1744

(Belgium- Flanders- Military Map- Battle Plan- Fortress- Batteries of Cannon- Batteries of Mortars)

For Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England

Printed ca. 1735-45, London

Engraved by J. Basire

Original antique folio sheet engraved map. Very detailed, showing topography, troop locations, place names, and a fine large strapwork title cartouche.

A detailed, scarce and interesting battle map which could readily be collected on it's own merits, displayed or given as a present.

In Fair to Good antiquarian condition, mostly clean overall, light minor age dustiness or light surface wear, small scattered spotting or age soiling as seen, original fold-lines as issued, some extra fold-lines which are easy to overlook or forgive visually, overall the map is clean and very attractive -- map has been priced according to this condition as described.

[ note: We grade very conservatively. We are doing our best to show & describe this item so you are happy when it arrives ].

An interesting antique printed map that any collector, dealer, institution or person of taste would be happy to own or display.

Sheet measures c. 20 1/2" W x 16 1/2" H.

Engraved area measures c. 19" W x 15 1/4" H.