Antique Plan of the Fortifications of Lleida, Spain

US$486

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Sheet size: 38.8 × 50.4 cm (15.3 × 19.8 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13432-4

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Age-related toning. Original folding line. Shows some wear, soiling and staining. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Plan of the Town and Castle of Lerida, with the Approaches Made Before It by the French & Spanish Armies Under the Command of the D. of Orleans During the Siege Began Oct. 2, 1707'. This fine plan illustrates the extensive fortifications of Lleida situated on the banks of the river Segre in northwestern Catalan. It depicts the siege of the city in October 1707.

Originates from 'Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History'. Nicolas Tindal translated Paul de Rapin's History of England into English shortly after the French edition's release (1724-1727), and would later add volumes covering the reign of James VI and I (1566-1625) to George I (1660-1727) which represent the "continuation." These plans depict the fortifications of Spanish towns that were the sites of conflict during the War of the Spanish Succession. Each includes an ornate cartouche containing a key to important locations. Engraved by J. Basire.