Admiral Byng
by A Walker (engraver)
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
1750. Copper-line engraving. 125mm by 100mm (platemark). The Hon.ble John Byng Esq. Admiral of the Blue, '
Admiral John Byng (1704 - 1757) was appointed Commodore-Governor of the British colony of Newfoundland in 1742. He was promoted to Rear-Admiral in 1745, and to Vice-Admiral in 1747.He is best known for the loss of Minorca in 1756 at the beginning of the Seven Years' War. His ships badly needed repair and he was relieved of his command before he could see to his ships or secure the extra forces he required. He was court-martialled and found guilty of failing to "do his utmost" to prevent Minorca falling to the French following the Battle of Minorca (1756). He was sentenced to death and shot by firing squad on 14 March 1757. Slight cockling to the sheet.
Admiral John Byng (1704 - 1757) was appointed Commodore-Governor of the British colony of Newfoundland in 1742. He was promoted to Rear-Admiral in 1745, and to Vice-Admiral in 1747.He is best known for the loss of Minorca in 1756 at the beginning of the Seven Years' War. His ships badly needed repair and he was relieved of his command before he could see to his ships or secure the extra forces he required. He was court-martialled and found guilty of failing to "do his utmost" to prevent Minorca falling to the French following the Battle of Minorca (1756). He was sentenced to death and shot by firing squad on 14 March 1757. Slight cockling to the sheet.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Sebra Prints (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2015
- Title
- Admiral Byng
- Author
- A Walker (engraver)
- Format/Binding
- Copper-line engraving
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1750
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DONCASTER EAST, Victoria
About Sebra Prints
Sebra Prints opened in August 2003 out of a passion for antique prints, and a desire to offer good quality, original prints, across a wide range of topics. We specialise in antique engravings and lithographs from 17th,18th and 19th centuries as well as some early 20th century works. We cover a huge range of styles, artists and subject matter.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.
Sebra Prints is aowned by Dafydd Davies has over 20 years experience dealing with antique prints, both in Australia and in London. The name Sebra comes from an admiration for the mezzotint engraving of a zebra after George Stubbs which is titled 'Sebra'.