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'Defeat of the French Fleet, 1759'- antique print, published 1781

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(RARE) Antique Print, copper plate engraving, published 1781, for 'Cowley's History of England'

"Defeat of the French Fleet under Monsieur de la Clue by Admiral Boscawen 18th August 1759", off Cape Lagos.

Print enhanced with fine and dramatic Georgian decorative 'cartouches'.

Strong image, condition good and clear, but creases at top left.

(print creamier in colour than my rather grey photo - sorry!)

Size of image:  26 cms. x 16 cms.  Size of product:  35.5 cms. x 25.5 cms.

Presented in light grey hard card mount, on board.