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Augsbourg. Optic View. Etching with original hand coloring. Page measures 13 1/2 x 17 3/4 inches.<br/> <br/> Rare and beautiful view of Madras in South India showing a triumphant Hyder-Ali on an elephant, marching in front of the city. His distinguished military tactics enabled him to defeat the British and assume control of the region. Text in German and French translates to; Madras or Madraspatam on the map was besieged by the Hyder-Ali in 1781. Scuffs, abrasions, stains and creases as expected with optique view prints. Title written in reverse for viewing correctly in zograscope (optic viewer or peep box).<br/> <br/>
St. Eustache Une Des Isles D'Antilles by BERGMILLER, Johann George
by BERGMILLER, Johann George
St. Eustache Une Des Isles D'Antilles
by BERGMILLER, Johann George
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Augsbourg. Optic View. Etching with original hand coloring. Page measures 14 1/4" x 20".<br/> <br/> A stand off takes place on February 3, 1781 when fifteen large British ships and numerous other smaller ships carrying soldiers and supplies filled the harbor at St. Eustache prepared to invade and take control from the Dutch. George Brydges Rodney the British commander of the fleet had over 1,000 cannons compared to the 12 held by Dutch Governor De Graaff. Ultimately, De Graaff surrendered the island. The Dutch would gain control again in 1784. Title written in reverse for viewing correctly in zograscope (optic viewer).<br/> <br/>
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- Place of Publication Augsbourg
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Madras aux Indes; sur les Cotes de Coromandel aux Indes. appartien aux Anglois, come la meme a ete affiegee en 1781 par Hyder Aly
by BERGMILLER, Johann George
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