Jefferys, Thomas
1774

Three plans of Dunkirk France 960 1400 1658

DESCRIPTION: Three plans of Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France on a single sheet of fine watermarked laid paper ca. 1760. Engraved by prolific British engraver and publisher Thomas Jefferys (1710-1771):

A plan of Dunkirk as first walled round in 960 by Baldwin 3, Earl of Flanders.
A plan of Dunkirk as it was first fortifies in 1400 by Robert de Marle.
A plan of Dunkirk as it was fortified when taken by Marshal Turenne June 28, 1658.

CREATOR: Jefferys, Thomas

PUBLICATION DATE: 1774

GEOGRAPHIC AREA: France

BODY OF WATER: English Channel

CONDITION: Very good. Clean on laid paper with wide margins. No condition issues.

COLORING: None

ENGRAVER: Thomas Jefferys

SIZE: 11 " x 8 "

ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 13

PRICE: $150

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