Antique Print of the City of Paita by Anson '1749'

€ 300

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date: 1749
Sheet size: 26.5 × 41.5 cm (10.4 × 16.3 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: BG-11589-33

Condition

Age-related toning, original folding lines. Shows some wear and staining, blank verso. Please study images carefully.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Incendie de la Ville de Paita (..) - Het verbranden van de Stad Paita (..)'. Original antique print of the Peruvian city of Paita in flames after Anson's squadron ransacked the town for more than 30,000 British pounds worth of gold, silver, and other valuables. The Centurion is identified along with other ships. Several vessels are shown sinking in the bay. This print originates from 'Reize rondsom de Werreld (..)' by George Anson, published 1749.