Manuscript Plan of of Fort Philippe (Menorca).
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[French, 18th Century] Anonymous.
Plan of Fort St. Philip on the island of Menorca.
Manuscript Map, Pen and ink with wash colors.
Paris, c. 1756. 16 3/4 x 22 inches sheet, 26 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches framed.
Manuscript Plan of of Fort Philippe with a lettered key to the right. The first detailed French plan was made for Armand de Vignerot du Plessis shortly after he landed on the island and besieged the British garrison, forcing them to surrender at the beginning of the Seven Year's War. It is unclear if this was the prototype of the publication.
Plan of Fort St. Philip on the island of Menorca.
Manuscript Map, Pen and ink with wash colors.
Paris, c. 1756. 16 3/4 x 22 inches sheet, 26 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches framed.
Manuscript Plan of of Fort Philippe with a lettered key to the right. The first detailed French plan was made for Armand de Vignerot du Plessis shortly after he landed on the island and besieged the British garrison, forcing them to surrender at the beginning of the Seven Year's War. It is unclear if this was the prototype of the publication.
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