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Another of the exceptional aquatint prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815. Below the print is a short excerpt from the original written account as published with the print.
Sir Arthur Wellesley’s victory over the French army of Marshal Junot in Portugal on 21st August 1808, his first major victory in the Peninsular War, which nearly ruined his military career. In the Battle of Vimeiro (sometimes shown as "Vimiera" or "Vimeira" in contemporary British texts) on 21 August 1808, the British under General Arthur Wellesley (who later became the Duke of Wellington) defeated the French under Major-General Jean-Andoche Junot near the village of Vimeiro, near Lisbon, Portugal during the Peninsular War. This battle put an end to the first French invasion of Portugal.
Sir Arthur Wellesley’s victory over the French army of Marshal Junot in Portugal on 21st August 1808, his first major victory in the Peninsular War, which nearly ruined his military career. In the Battle of Vimeiro (sometimes shown as "Vimiera" or "Vimeira" in contemporary British texts) on 21 August 1808, the British under General Arthur Wellesley (who later became the Duke of Wellington) defeated the French under Major-General Jean-Andoche Junot near the village of Vimeiro, near Lisbon, Portugal during the Peninsular War. This battle put an end to the first French invasion of Portugal.
Above: The Battle of Vimiera August 21st 1808 from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815
Excerpt from the written account as published:
THE BATTLE OF VIMIERA. IN this desperate action the British troops were opposed to all the French forces in Portugal, commanded by the Duke of Abrantes, with a great superiority of cavalry and artillery, who sustained a total defeat, although not more than half the British army was engaged. The village of Vimiera, as it is correctly represented in the plate, stands in a valley, through which runs the river Maceira; and to the westward and northward of this village is a mountain, the western part of which touches the sea, and the eastern is separated by a deep ravine from the heights, over which passes the road which leads from Lourinha and the northward to Vimiera. On the eastern and southern side of the hill were posted the riflemen, commanded by Brigadier-General Fane, of whose assistance and bravery Sir Arthur Wellesley speaks in the highest terms of praise.
Extract cf a Dispatch from Lieutenant-General Sir ARTHUR WELLESLEY i0 Limb-Gen. BURRARD. The enemy first appeared at eight o’clock in the morning, in large bodies of cavalry, on our left upon the heights on the road to Lourinha; and it was soon obvious, that the attack would be made upon our advanced guard and the left of our position. The attack began in several columns upon the whole of the troops on this height; on the left they advanced, notwithstanding the fire of the riflemen, close to the 50th regiment, and were checked and driven back only by the bayonets of that corps. The 2d battalion 43d regiment was likewise closely engaged with them in the road which leads into Vimiera, a part of that corps having been ordered into the church-yard, to prevent them from penetrating into the town. On the right of the position they were repulsed by the bayonets of the 97th regiment, which corps, successfully supported by the 2d battalion 52d regiment,by an advance in column, took the enemy in Bank. . . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. Plates also exist that were printed on India Paper. They should clearly identify bottom left W. Heath (delt) who did the drawings and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced most of the aquatint engravings with some by D. Havell, M. Dubourg and J. Hill. Each plate has the date of publication and the name of the publisher beneath the engraved title. The approx engraved area of the plates are 8.5" x 7.75" (215mm x 195mm) including the engraved title text. Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The large sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
THE BATTLE OF VIMIERA. IN this desperate action the British troops were opposed to all the French forces in Portugal, commanded by the Duke of Abrantes, with a great superiority of cavalry and artillery, who sustained a total defeat, although not more than half the British army was engaged. The village of Vimiera, as it is correctly represented in the plate, stands in a valley, through which runs the river Maceira; and to the westward and northward of this village is a mountain, the western part of which touches the sea, and the eastern is separated by a deep ravine from the heights, over which passes the road which leads from Lourinha and the northward to Vimiera. On the eastern and southern side of the hill were posted the riflemen, commanded by Brigadier-General Fane, of whose assistance and bravery Sir Arthur Wellesley speaks in the highest terms of praise.
Extract cf a Dispatch from Lieutenant-General Sir ARTHUR WELLESLEY i0 Limb-Gen. BURRARD. The enemy first appeared at eight o’clock in the morning, in large bodies of cavalry, on our left upon the heights on the road to Lourinha; and it was soon obvious, that the attack would be made upon our advanced guard and the left of our position. The attack began in several columns upon the whole of the troops on this height; on the left they advanced, notwithstanding the fire of the riflemen, close to the 50th regiment, and were checked and driven back only by the bayonets of that corps. The 2d battalion 43d regiment was likewise closely engaged with them in the road which leads into Vimiera, a part of that corps having been ordered into the church-yard, to prevent them from penetrating into the town. On the right of the position they were repulsed by the bayonets of the 97th regiment, which corps, successfully supported by the 2d battalion 52d regiment,by an advance in column, took the enemy in Bank. . . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. Plates also exist that were printed on India Paper. They should clearly identify bottom left W. Heath (delt) who did the drawings and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced most of the aquatint engravings with some by D. Havell, M. Dubourg and J. Hill. Each plate has the date of publication and the name of the publisher beneath the engraved title. The approx engraved area of the plates are 8.5" x 7.75" (215mm x 195mm) including the engraved title text. Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The large sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
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While we're still on the subject of 'kinds of maps' that are available to the newbie antique map collector, here's another one for you. Thematic Maps will need to be added to your list of possibilities. The range of themes is just about unlimited and generally cover physical, political, economic and social aspects connected with a specific geographical area. If geography and especially mountain ranges are of interest to you then the map below is for you!
Above: Antique Map of Canada c1840. Shows Classification of Places, Population and Mountain Ranges Height above Sea Level. Drawn and Engraved by John Dower, Pentonville London.
Many of these maps came into existence in the first part of the nineteenth century with the onset of the Industrial Revolution. The rapid technical advances in mapmaking and colour printing making this possible. The field of thematic maps is vast and interesting and its an area where you can build a collection for a relatively modest financial investment.
Happy Hunting!
You can see more of these 'Mountain Range' maps on my etsy site HERE,
Many of these maps came into existence in the first part of the nineteenth century with the onset of the Industrial Revolution. The rapid technical advances in mapmaking and colour printing making this possible. The field of thematic maps is vast and interesting and its an area where you can build a collection for a relatively modest financial investment.
Happy Hunting!
You can see more of these 'Mountain Range' maps on my etsy site HERE,
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As promised another of the exceptional aquatint prints from James Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817. These prints are exceptional in themselves with excellent hand colour. To give you more of an insight into the event as recorded I've shared a brief excerpt from the original written account published within Naval Achievements here below the print.
Engageante was captured, along with Pomone and Babet, off the Île de Batz during the Action of 23 April 1794. Her captor was HMS Concorde.... In the evening after the action Engageante's masts fell overboard, and Concorde's masts were kept upright only with great difficulty.
The naval campaigns, operations and battles of the Napoleonic Wars were events during the period between 1802 and 1814 that were undertaken by European powers in support of their land-based strategies.
Engageante was captured, along with Pomone and Babet, off the Île de Batz during the Action of 23 April 1794. Her captor was HMS Concorde.... In the evening after the action Engageante's masts fell overboard, and Concorde's masts were kept upright only with great difficulty.
The naval campaigns, operations and battles of the Napoleonic Wars were events during the period between 1802 and 1814 that were undertaken by European powers in support of their land-based strategies.
Above: The Capture of La Pomone L' Engageante and La Babet April 23rd 1794 from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 by J. Jenkins.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
CAPTURE OF LA POMONE, L'ENGAGEANTE, AND LA BABET, APRIL 23, 1794.
Sir John BORLASE WARREN having been dispatched by Admiral Macbride on a cruise off the coast of France, steered for the Seven Islands on the coast of Brittany; and on the 230 April discovered a French squadron, consisting of four sail, standing out of Concale Bay. Orders were immediately given to pre pare for action, and the British squadron bore down to attack.
The annexed plate represents the Flora and Arethusa engaging La Pomone and La Babet to leeward, at the time La Babet struck her colours. The Melam pus, the Nymph, and the Concord are in the distance, pursuing the flying enemy.
The following is a copy of the letter sent by Commodore Warren to Admiral Macbride, detailing the particulars of the above action.
FLORA, at Sea, April 25, 1794.
Sir: In pursuance of your orders, I proceeded with the ships named in the margin, to cruise off the coast of France; and on the 23d instant, from variable winds, being to the westward of Guernsey, Rock Dove bearing E. by S. four or five leagues, the Seven Islands S. S. W. four or five leagues, Guernsey N. E. { E. seven or eight leagues, I discovered, at four in the morning, four sail standing out to sea upon the larboard tack, the wind S. S. W.; and as the morning began to break, I saw, from their manæuvres and firing of guns, that they were some of the enemy's ships of war: they soon afterwards appeared in a line of battle on the larboard tack, and as our ships, from having chased, were not collected, I made the signal to form in succession. We crossed each other on contrary tacks, and the enemy began an action at a considerable distance: the sternmost ship having passed over, they again tacked; but the wind changing two points in our favour . . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from "The Naval Achievements of Great Britain. From the Year 1793 to 1817" are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. All the plates identify at bottom left Painted by T. Whitcombe and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced the aquatint engravings. Some plates were engraved by Jeakes and Bailey after Whitcombe. Each plate is accompanied by text pages describing the action, often with lists of ships captured or sunk, and excerpts from contemporary bulletins, dispatches, letters, and speeches. The first edition appeared in 1817. Early issues have watermarks of J. Whatman with the undated watermark IIS&S on some plates. The vignette title page was uncoloured in the first issue. The approx engraved image area of the plates are 7" x 10.25" (175mm x 260mm). Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The folio sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
CAPTURE OF LA POMONE, L'ENGAGEANTE, AND LA BABET, APRIL 23, 1794.
Sir John BORLASE WARREN having been dispatched by Admiral Macbride on a cruise off the coast of France, steered for the Seven Islands on the coast of Brittany; and on the 230 April discovered a French squadron, consisting of four sail, standing out of Concale Bay. Orders were immediately given to pre pare for action, and the British squadron bore down to attack.
The annexed plate represents the Flora and Arethusa engaging La Pomone and La Babet to leeward, at the time La Babet struck her colours. The Melam pus, the Nymph, and the Concord are in the distance, pursuing the flying enemy.
The following is a copy of the letter sent by Commodore Warren to Admiral Macbride, detailing the particulars of the above action.
FLORA, at Sea, April 25, 1794.
Sir: In pursuance of your orders, I proceeded with the ships named in the margin, to cruise off the coast of France; and on the 23d instant, from variable winds, being to the westward of Guernsey, Rock Dove bearing E. by S. four or five leagues, the Seven Islands S. S. W. four or five leagues, Guernsey N. E. { E. seven or eight leagues, I discovered, at four in the morning, four sail standing out to sea upon the larboard tack, the wind S. S. W.; and as the morning began to break, I saw, from their manæuvres and firing of guns, that they were some of the enemy's ships of war: they soon afterwards appeared in a line of battle on the larboard tack, and as our ships, from having chased, were not collected, I made the signal to form in succession. We crossed each other on contrary tacks, and the enemy began an action at a considerable distance: the sternmost ship having passed over, they again tacked; but the wind changing two points in our favour . . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from "The Naval Achievements of Great Britain. From the Year 1793 to 1817" are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. All the plates identify at bottom left Painted by T. Whitcombe and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced the aquatint engravings. Some plates were engraved by Jeakes and Bailey after Whitcombe. Each plate is accompanied by text pages describing the action, often with lists of ships captured or sunk, and excerpts from contemporary bulletins, dispatches, letters, and speeches. The first edition appeared in 1817. Early issues have watermarks of J. Whatman with the undated watermark IIS&S on some plates. The vignette title page was uncoloured in the first issue. The approx engraved image area of the plates are 7" x 10.25" (175mm x 260mm). Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The folio sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
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As promised another of the exceptional aquatint prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815. Below the print is a short excerpt from the original written account as published with the print.
In the Battle of Roliça an Anglo-Portuguese army under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeated an outnumbered Imperial French division under General of Division Henri François Delaborde, near the village of Roliça in Portugal. The French retired in good order. Formerly spelled Roleia in English, it was the first battle fought by the British army during the Peninsular War.
In the Battle of Roliça an Anglo-Portuguese army under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeated an outnumbered Imperial French division under General of Division Henri François Delaborde, near the village of Roliça in Portugal. The French retired in good order. Formerly spelled Roleia in English, it was the first battle fought by the British army during the Peninsular War.
Above: Battle of Roleia Aug 17th 1808 from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
THE BATTLE OF ROLEIA. The fore-ground in the annexed plate is occupied by a part of the enemy's force, consisting of the staff of the French General Laborde, who are reconnecting; while many of the troops are employed in carrying their wounded country men to the windmill which occupies so prominent a place in this part of the scene, and which the enemy made a depository for his sick and wounded.
Extract from the Dispatch of Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Wellesley, dated August 17, 1808.
The columns being formed, the troops moved from Obidos about seven o'clock in the morning. Brigadier-General Fane's riflemen were immediately detached on to the hills on the left of the valley, to keep up the communication between the centre and left columns, and to protect the march of the former along the valley, the enemy's posts being successively driven in. Major-General Hill's brigade, formed in three columns of battalions, moved on the right of the valley, supported by the cavalry, in order to attack the enemy's left; and Brigadier-Generals Nightingale and Crauford moved with the artillery along the high road, until at length the former formed in the plain immediately in the enemy's front, supported by the light infantry companies and the 45th regiment of Brigadier-General Crauford's brigade; while the two other regiments of this brigade (50th and 91st) and half of the nine-pounder brigade, were kept as a reserve in the rear. Major-General Hill and Brigadier-General Nightingale advanced upon the enemy's position; and at the same moment Brigadier-General Fane's riflemen were in the lills on his right, the Portuguese infantry in a village upon his left, and Major-General Ferguson's column was descending from the heights into the plain. . . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. Plates also exist that were printed on India Paper. They should clearly identify bottom left W. Heath (delt) who did the drawings and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced most of the aquatint engravings with some by D. Havell, M. Dubourg and J. Hill. Each plate has the date of publication and the name of the publisher beneath the engraved title. The approx engraved area of the plates are 8.5" x 7.75" (215mm x 195mm) including the engraved title text. Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The large sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
THE BATTLE OF ROLEIA. The fore-ground in the annexed plate is occupied by a part of the enemy's force, consisting of the staff of the French General Laborde, who are reconnecting; while many of the troops are employed in carrying their wounded country men to the windmill which occupies so prominent a place in this part of the scene, and which the enemy made a depository for his sick and wounded.
Extract from the Dispatch of Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Wellesley, dated August 17, 1808.
The columns being formed, the troops moved from Obidos about seven o'clock in the morning. Brigadier-General Fane's riflemen were immediately detached on to the hills on the left of the valley, to keep up the communication between the centre and left columns, and to protect the march of the former along the valley, the enemy's posts being successively driven in. Major-General Hill's brigade, formed in three columns of battalions, moved on the right of the valley, supported by the cavalry, in order to attack the enemy's left; and Brigadier-Generals Nightingale and Crauford moved with the artillery along the high road, until at length the former formed in the plain immediately in the enemy's front, supported by the light infantry companies and the 45th regiment of Brigadier-General Crauford's brigade; while the two other regiments of this brigade (50th and 91st) and half of the nine-pounder brigade, were kept as a reserve in the rear. Major-General Hill and Brigadier-General Nightingale advanced upon the enemy's position; and at the same moment Brigadier-General Fane's riflemen were in the lills on his right, the Portuguese infantry in a village upon his left, and Major-General Ferguson's column was descending from the heights into the plain. . . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. Plates also exist that were printed on India Paper. They should clearly identify bottom left W. Heath (delt) who did the drawings and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced most of the aquatint engravings with some by D. Havell, M. Dubourg and J. Hill. Each plate has the date of publication and the name of the publisher beneath the engraved title. The approx engraved area of the plates are 8.5" x 7.75" (215mm x 195mm) including the engraved title text. Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The large sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
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If you're new to map collecting then the subject of what kinds of maps to collect is a consideration. In the last few posts we've been focused on a selection of what 'kinds' are available to collectors. Hopefully this has at least given you some direction, or has made you aware of the possibilities. Perhaps for the more technically minded or those simply seeking something different from the run of the mill maps, map projections are a niche within the antique map market that may interest you.
As paper maps are flat and the earth is roughly spherical shaped the flat map obviously cannot represent the earths surface exactly. This is where the so called 'projection' comes in. Representations of the earths curved surface or forms of celestial spheres drawn on a flat surface are called projections.
As paper maps are flat and the earth is roughly spherical shaped the flat map obviously cannot represent the earths surface exactly. This is where the so called 'projection' comes in. Representations of the earths curved surface or forms of celestial spheres drawn on a flat surface are called projections.
Above: World Maps by Allain Manesson Mallet c1684 Showing Map Projections of earlier maps 'Carte du Monde de Marc Paul; Carte du Monde de Jacques Castaldo; Carte du Monde de Miguel Lopez' by Marco Polo, Giacomo Gastaldi and Miguel Lopez.
There are many ways projections can be constructed. Depending on the purpose of the map the projection will cause distortion of at least one aspect of the real world - shape, area, distance or direction. Ptolemy described several ways to translate the spherical earth onto a flat plane which you can research online for an in depth explanation if you choose.
Happy Hunting!
There are many ways projections can be constructed. Depending on the purpose of the map the projection will cause distortion of at least one aspect of the real world - shape, area, distance or direction. Ptolemy described several ways to translate the spherical earth onto a flat plane which you can research online for an in depth explanation if you choose.
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Todays post of another superb aquatint print from James Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain shows the Destruction of the French Fleet at Toulon. In 1793 French Republican forces suppressed a royalist rebellion in the city of Toulon (the royalists were assisted by British, Spanish, Neapolitan and Pedmontese troops). As the city fell, however, the British used firships to destroy the French Republican fleet, as shown here. To give you even more of an insight into the event recorded I've shared a brief excerpt from the original written account published below the print.
Above: Destruction of the French Fleet at Toulon Dec 18th 1793 from The Naval achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1793 to 1817 by J. Jenkins.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
DESTRUCTION OF THE FRENCH FLEET AT TOULON: DECEMBER 18, 1793. The inhabitants of Toulon and Marseilles, under a disposition to be freed from the yoke of the Convention, entered into a negociation with Lord Hood, the British admiral then commanding in the Mediterranean, whereby the former town and its shipping were placed in the hands of the English in trust for Louis XVII. A large military force being sent by the revolutionary government against Toulon, Lord Hood found himself obliged to evacuate the place ; but in so doing he gave the first wound to the republican navy: ten ships of the line, besides frigates and smaller vessels, were destroyed, with an immense quantity of stores of every description; and three sail of the line, with some frigates, were added to the British fleet.
Sir Sydney Smith arrived at the office of the principal Secretary of State on the 15th January, 1794, with a dispatch, of wbich the following is a copy:
Victory, Hieres Bay, December 20, 1793. SIR,
It is my duty to acquaint you, that I have been obliged to evacuate Toulon, and to retire from the harbour to this anchorage. It became unavoidably necessary that the retreat should not be deferred beyond the night of the 18th, as the enemy commanded the town and ships by their shot and shells: I therefore, agreeably to the governor's plan, directed the boats of the fleet to assemble by eleven o'clock, near fort La Malgue, and am happy to say the whole of the troops were brought off, to the number of near 8000, without the loss of a man; and in the execution of this service, I have infinite pleasure in acknowledging my very great obligations to Captain Elphinstone for his unremitting exertion, who saw the last man off; and it is a very comfortable satisfaction to me, that several thousands of the meritorious inhabitants of Toulon were sheltered in his Majesty's ships.
I propose sending the Vice-Admirals Hotham and Crosby, with some other ships, to Leghorn or Porto Ferrara, to complete their wine and provisions, which run very short, having many mouths to feed; and to remain with the rest to block up the ports of Toulon and Marseilles. . . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from "The Naval Achievements of Great Britain. From the Year 1793 to 1817" are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. All the plates identify at bottom left Painted by T. Whitcombe and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced the aquatint engravings. Some plates were engraved by Jeakes and Bailey after Whitcombe. Each plate is accompanied by text pages describing the action, often with lists of ships captured or sunk, and excerpts from contemporary bulletins, dispatches, letters, and speeches. The first edition appeared in 1817. Early issues have watermarks of Whatman with the undated watermark IIS&S on some plates. The vignette title page was uncoloured in the first issue. The approx engraved image area of the plates are 7" x 10.25" (175mm x 260mm). Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The folio sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
DESTRUCTION OF THE FRENCH FLEET AT TOULON: DECEMBER 18, 1793. The inhabitants of Toulon and Marseilles, under a disposition to be freed from the yoke of the Convention, entered into a negociation with Lord Hood, the British admiral then commanding in the Mediterranean, whereby the former town and its shipping were placed in the hands of the English in trust for Louis XVII. A large military force being sent by the revolutionary government against Toulon, Lord Hood found himself obliged to evacuate the place ; but in so doing he gave the first wound to the republican navy: ten ships of the line, besides frigates and smaller vessels, were destroyed, with an immense quantity of stores of every description; and three sail of the line, with some frigates, were added to the British fleet.
Sir Sydney Smith arrived at the office of the principal Secretary of State on the 15th January, 1794, with a dispatch, of wbich the following is a copy:
Victory, Hieres Bay, December 20, 1793. SIR,
It is my duty to acquaint you, that I have been obliged to evacuate Toulon, and to retire from the harbour to this anchorage. It became unavoidably necessary that the retreat should not be deferred beyond the night of the 18th, as the enemy commanded the town and ships by their shot and shells: I therefore, agreeably to the governor's plan, directed the boats of the fleet to assemble by eleven o'clock, near fort La Malgue, and am happy to say the whole of the troops were brought off, to the number of near 8000, without the loss of a man; and in the execution of this service, I have infinite pleasure in acknowledging my very great obligations to Captain Elphinstone for his unremitting exertion, who saw the last man off; and it is a very comfortable satisfaction to me, that several thousands of the meritorious inhabitants of Toulon were sheltered in his Majesty's ships.
I propose sending the Vice-Admirals Hotham and Crosby, with some other ships, to Leghorn or Porto Ferrara, to complete their wine and provisions, which run very short, having many mouths to feed; and to remain with the rest to block up the ports of Toulon and Marseilles. . . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from "The Naval Achievements of Great Britain. From the Year 1793 to 1817" are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. All the plates identify at bottom left Painted by T. Whitcombe and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced the aquatint engravings. Some plates were engraved by Jeakes and Bailey after Whitcombe. Each plate is accompanied by text pages describing the action, often with lists of ships captured or sunk, and excerpts from contemporary bulletins, dispatches, letters, and speeches. The first edition appeared in 1817. Early issues have watermarks of Whatman with the undated watermark IIS&S on some plates. The vignette title page was uncoloured in the first issue. The approx engraved image area of the plates are 7" x 10.25" (175mm x 260mm). Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The folio sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
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For all the images that come my way as a map and print dealer its so often the little things that capture the attention and these delightful prints always get the thumbs up. They are simply captivating with both adults and children.
At this time of year I always tend to post more of these images in my online shops as often people like to pick them up as small gifts for loved ones. Just yesterday I had a lady in Italy purchase a dozen or so from me online. You're not going to need to re-mortgage the house to buy these little gems and the market is full of later reproductions if thats all you want. The originals however seem to have something about them, almost a sense of 'time gone by' as the original coloured lithographs tend to warm with age.
At this time of year I always tend to post more of these images in my online shops as often people like to pick them up as small gifts for loved ones. Just yesterday I had a lady in Italy purchase a dozen or so from me online. You're not going to need to re-mortgage the house to buy these little gems and the market is full of later reproductions if thats all you want. The originals however seem to have something about them, almost a sense of 'time gone by' as the original coloured lithographs tend to warm with age.
First published in 1923 by Cicely Mary Barker the drawings were not only botanically accurate but also the fairy images were based on real children from Cicely's sister's nursery school. Originally accompanied by a poem or verse dedicated to the individual Flower Fairy the charming characters and detailed artwork have also been translated into fiction for young readers as well as the New York Times bestselling Fairyopolis series.
Cicely Mary Barker worked principally in watercolour with pen-and-ink, but she was equally competent in black-and-white, in oils, and in pastels. She carried a sketchbook with her for capturing interesting children. She once indicated, "I have always tried to paint instinctively in a way that comes naturally to me, without any real thought or attention to artistic theories"
Well I'm still enchanted by the fairies and as my sister often says to me "You're as old as your shoe size" lets face it growing up is so overrated!
Stay young and stay enchanted!
You can see more flower fairies over in my etsy shop HERE.
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Another of the exceptional aquatint prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815. Below the print is a short excerpt from the original written account as published with the print.
The Battle of Montevideo was a battle between the British and Spanish Empires during the Napoleonic Wars, in which British forces captured the city of Montevideo. It formed part of the British invasions of the River Plate. Locally, it is remembered as the Siege of Montevideo (Spanish: Sitio de Montevideo).
The Battle of Montevideo was a battle between the British and Spanish Empires during the Napoleonic Wars, in which British forces captured the city of Montevideo. It formed part of the British invasions of the River Plate. Locally, it is remembered as the Siege of Montevideo (Spanish: Sitio de Montevideo).
Above: STORMING OF MONTEVIDEO, FEBRUARY 3, 1807 from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
STORMING OF MONTEVIDEO, FEBRUARY 3, 1807: On the 13th January, the British troops under Sir S. Auchmuty left Maldonada, and landed on the 18th to the westward of the Careta rocks, about nine miles from the town; on the 19th they moved towards Monte Video. The right column, under Brigadier-General Lumley, was early engaged ; about 4000 of the enemy's horse occupied two heights to his front and right. As they advanced, a heavy fire of round and grape opened upon them; but a spirited charge from the light battalion under Lieutenant-Colonel Brownrigg dispersed the corps opposed to him, with the loss of a gun. The enemy on the flank did not wait a similar movement, but retreated, and permitted the British, without further opposition, to take up a position about two miles from the town. The next morning, the enemy came out of the town and attacked with their whole force, about 6000 men and many guns; but after a charge under Major Campbell, and being at the same time suddenly and unexpectedly attacked in flank by the rifle corps and light battalions, ordered to that particular point by Sir Samuel, they gave way on all sides, and were pursued with great slaughter. . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. Plates also exist that were printed on India Paper. They should clearly identify bottom left W. Heath (delt) who did the drawings and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced most of the aquatint engravings with some by D. Havell, M. Dubourg and J. Hill. Each plate has the date of publication and the name of the publisher beneath the engraved title. The approx engraved area of the plates are 8.5" x 7.75" (215mm x 195mm) including the engraved title text. Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The large sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 and Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
STORMING OF MONTEVIDEO, FEBRUARY 3, 1807: On the 13th January, the British troops under Sir S. Auchmuty left Maldonada, and landed on the 18th to the westward of the Careta rocks, about nine miles from the town; on the 19th they moved towards Monte Video. The right column, under Brigadier-General Lumley, was early engaged ; about 4000 of the enemy's horse occupied two heights to his front and right. As they advanced, a heavy fire of round and grape opened upon them; but a spirited charge from the light battalion under Lieutenant-Colonel Brownrigg dispersed the corps opposed to him, with the loss of a gun. The enemy on the flank did not wait a similar movement, but retreated, and permitted the British, without further opposition, to take up a position about two miles from the town. The next morning, the enemy came out of the town and attacked with their whole force, about 6000 men and many guns; but after a charge under Major Campbell, and being at the same time suddenly and unexpectedly attacked in flank by the rifle corps and light battalions, ordered to that particular point by Sir Samuel, they gave way on all sides, and were pursued with great slaughter. . .
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. Plates also exist that were printed on India Paper. They should clearly identify bottom left W. Heath (delt) who did the drawings and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced most of the aquatint engravings with some by D. Havell, M. Dubourg and J. Hill. Each plate has the date of publication and the name of the publisher beneath the engraved title. The approx engraved area of the plates are 8.5" x 7.75" (215mm x 195mm) including the engraved title text. Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The large sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 and Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
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What Kind of antique maps are available to collectors? In my previous post on the subject I highlighted river maps. Another subject that's collected by map enthusiasts is antique road maps. Way before google was around the Romans produced a pretty accurate map of the fifty thousand or more miles of roads in the Empire in around the third century. Jump forward in time to the late seventeenth century and sheet maps showing post roads and 'cross-roads' in England and Wales appeared but were limited in detail. One of the most popular for collectors nowadays first appeared in 1675 with John Ogilby inventing the 'strip map'.
Above: Large Antique Road Map by John Ogilby c1675 'The Continuation of the Road from London to Lands End commencing at Crookham to Axminster to Honiton to Rockbere to the City of Exeter to Chidley to Ashburton to Brent to Plymouth' An original Road Map by John Ogilby being Part 3 (Plate 27) of the Road to Lands End. This part starting at Crookshorn via Axminster, Honiton, Exeter, Ashburton, Buckford through to Plymouth.
Ogilby's Britannia - A Geographical and Historical Description of the Principle Roads thereof, consisted of 100 maps of the principle roads of England and Wales, engraved in strip form. These maps provided details of the roads themselves and descriptive notes of the country on either side. Each strip had a compass rose to indicate changes in direction. Ogilby measured over 25,000 miles of roads all surveyed on foot with a 'perambulator' or measuring wheel. So maybe road maps might be something of interest if you're new to collecting. There maps are a nice size for displaying framed on a wall the approx sheet size: being about 14" X 20" and they can often be found in local auctions or like everything for sale online.
Happy Hunting!
You can see more examples of road maps HERE.
Ogilby's Britannia - A Geographical and Historical Description of the Principle Roads thereof, consisted of 100 maps of the principle roads of England and Wales, engraved in strip form. These maps provided details of the roads themselves and descriptive notes of the country on either side. Each strip had a compass rose to indicate changes in direction. Ogilby measured over 25,000 miles of roads all surveyed on foot with a 'perambulator' or measuring wheel. So maybe road maps might be something of interest if you're new to collecting. There maps are a nice size for displaying framed on a wall the approx sheet size: being about 14" X 20" and they can often be found in local auctions or like everything for sale online.
Happy Hunting!
You can see more examples of road maps HERE.
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As promised another of the exceptional aquatint prints from James Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817. These prints are exceptional in themselves with excellent hand colour. To give you even more of an insight into the event recorded I've shared a brief excerpt from the original written account published below the print. The naval campaigns, operations and battles of the Napoleonic Wars were events during the period between 1802 and 1814 that were undertaken by European powers in support of their land-based strategies.
Above: The Capture of La Reunion Oct 21st 1793 from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 by J. Jenkins.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
At the commencement of hostilities in 1793, Captain Saumarez hoisted his pendant on board the Crescent frigate, of 36 guns and 260 men. After having been employed on various services, he sailed from Spithead, on a cruise, on the 20th October, 1793. Having received information that there were two frigates stationed at Cherbourg, he proceeded off that port, and on the following morning, being close to Cape Barfleur lighthouse, discovered a frigate, in company with a large cutter; the Crescent was on the larboard tack, with the wind offshore, and immediately edged down to the enemy, and in a short time brought her to close action. Both ships were soon much disabled: the Crescent had her fore top sail-yard and her fore top-mast shot away, but coming suddenly round on the opposite tack, with the helm hard a-starboard, she was enabled to bring her lar board guns to bear; when Captain S. immediately seized the opportunity of raking his opponent, which soon became totally unmanageable, and was forced to strike her colours, in sight of multitudes by whom the adjacent coast was covered. Another of the enemy's frigates attempted to come out of Cherbourg, for the purpose of supporting her, but La Réunion was captured before she could receive any succour. The cutter made all sail into port, not daring to come into action.
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from "The Naval Achievements of Great Britain. From the Year 1793 to 1817" are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. All the plates identify at bottom left Painted by T. Whitcombe and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced the aquatint engravings. Some plates were engraved by Jeakes and Bailey after Whitcombe. Each plate is accompanied by text pages describing the action, often with lists of ships captured or sunk, and excerpts from contemporary bulletins, dispatches, letters, and speeches. The first edition appeared in 1817. Early issues have watermarks of Whatman with the undated watermark IIS&S on some plates. The vignette title page was uncoloured in the first issue. The approx engraved image area of the plates are 7" x 10.25" (175mm x 260mm). Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The folio sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
At the commencement of hostilities in 1793, Captain Saumarez hoisted his pendant on board the Crescent frigate, of 36 guns and 260 men. After having been employed on various services, he sailed from Spithead, on a cruise, on the 20th October, 1793. Having received information that there were two frigates stationed at Cherbourg, he proceeded off that port, and on the following morning, being close to Cape Barfleur lighthouse, discovered a frigate, in company with a large cutter; the Crescent was on the larboard tack, with the wind offshore, and immediately edged down to the enemy, and in a short time brought her to close action. Both ships were soon much disabled: the Crescent had her fore top sail-yard and her fore top-mast shot away, but coming suddenly round on the opposite tack, with the helm hard a-starboard, she was enabled to bring her lar board guns to bear; when Captain S. immediately seized the opportunity of raking his opponent, which soon became totally unmanageable, and was forced to strike her colours, in sight of multitudes by whom the adjacent coast was covered. Another of the enemy's frigates attempted to come out of Cherbourg, for the purpose of supporting her, but La Réunion was captured before she could receive any succour. The cutter made all sail into port, not daring to come into action.
How to Identify the Prints:
The original prints from "The Naval Achievements of Great Britain. From the Year 1793 to 1817" are aquatint engravings on a medium weight wove paper. All the plates identify at bottom left Painted by T. Whitcombe and bottom right T. Sutherland (sculpt) who produced the aquatint engravings. Some plates were engraved by Jeakes and Bailey after Whitcombe. Each plate is accompanied by text pages describing the action, often with lists of ships captured or sunk, and excerpts from contemporary bulletins, dispatches, letters, and speeches. The first edition appeared in 1817. Early issues have watermarks of Whatman with the undated watermark IIS&S on some plates. The vignette title page was uncoloured in the first issue. The approx engraved image area of the plates are 7" x 10.25" (175mm x 260mm). Engraved plate mark area is approx 8.5 x 11.75 (215mm x 300mm). The folio sheet size is approx 11.5" x 14" (290mm x 355mm).
You can see more prints from Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain, From the Year 1793 to 1817 HERE. If you're interested in a specific print and you cannot see it on my website please feel free to message me.
