Vue de Constantinople en mouvement pour chasser les vaisseaux anglais.
(Vorbereitungen in Istanbul zur Abwehr des britischen Angriffs am 21. März 1807)
Es handelt sich hierbei um eine originale, altkolorierte Kupferstich-Ansicht Konstantinopels von Basset aus dem Jahr 1807.
English description:
This scarce, genuine copper engraving in original colours shows a very decorative view of the preparations to defend Constantinople against the British attack on March 21st 1807 during the Anglo-Turkish War. It was published by Basset, Paris in 1807, measures 27 x 39 cm (platesize) + text and is in good condition. There is some light browning due to age.
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