Lot 822A
JOHN PINE MAPS SHOWING THE PROGRESS OF THE ENGLISH AND SPANISH FLEETS DURING THE ARMADA.
A map of the British Isles titled 'A chart shewing the several places of action between the English and Spanish where several of the Spanish ships were destroyed in their return to Spain, North about the British Islands.' The map within decorative coloured allegorical borders. Together with five double maps showing the progress of the two fleets, each annotated in the margin H.Gravelot delin. and J.Pine Sculp. Published by John Pine, June 24. 1739 according to Act of Parliament, and with elaborate decorative borders. Also a similar map 'Thamesis Descriptio' showing the defenses of the Thames. Framed and glazed, 22 1/4 x 31 inches and smaller with varying margin sizes. These maps were produced for the volume 'The Tapestry Hangings in the House of Lords' first published by John Pine in 1739. The maps are accompanied by a small framed and glazed descriptive text. (8)
