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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.
The battle of Corunna, also known as the Battle of Elviña, that ensured the escape of the British army from Spain on 16th January 1809, during the Peninsular War, with the death of Sir John Moore at the moment of success. The winners and losers, well the French; having forced the British army to retreat across north-west Spain, suffering substantial losses the British leave Spain by the port of Corunna. On the other hand, the French felt cheated that the British army was enabled to escape and the British troops considered they had performed well in the battle and their self-confidence was much restored.
The battle of Corunna, also known as the Battle of Elviña, that ensured the escape of the British army from Spain on 16th January 1809, during the Peninsular War, with the death of Sir John Moore at the moment of success. The winners and losers, well the French; having forced the British army to retreat across north-west Spain, suffering substantial losses the British leave Spain by the port of Corunna. On the other hand, the French felt cheated that the British army was enabled to escape and the British troops considered they had performed well in the battle and their self-confidence was much restored.
Above: The Battle of Corunna, January 17th 1809 from The Martial achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1799 to 1815 by James Jenkins.
Excerpt from the written account as published:
THE BATTLE OF CORUNNA. AFTER numerous trials and deprivations, the English army, under the command of General Sir John Moore, arrived at Corunna, entire and unbroken, January 11, 1809; and, in a military point of view, the operations were successful and splendid. Nearly 70,000 Frenchmen, led by Buonaparte, with a great superiority of cavalry, had endeavoured in vain to surround or to rout 26,000 British; 250 miles of country had been traversed; mountains, defiles, and rivers had been crossed in daily contact with the enemy. Though often engaged, even their rear guard was never beaten, nor thrown into confusion, but was victorious in every rencounter. Much baggage undoubtedly was lost, and some 3-pounders were abandoned, but nothing was taken by force. What was left was owing to the death of waggon-horses and mules, and not to the escort ever having been defeated. The courage and menacing attitude maintained by the cavalry and reserve were sufficient always to repel and overawe the advanced guard of the enemy; and at Lugo battle was offered by this handful of British to three divisions of French, commanded by their marshals. This challenge was declined, and the impression it made enabled the British to terminate the march almost undisturbed. . . .
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 CORUNNA. AFTER numerous trials and deprivations, the English army, under the command of General Sir John Moore, arrived at Corunna, entire and unbroken, January 11, 1809; and, in a military point of view, the operations were successful and splendid. Nearly 70,000 Frenchmen, led by Buonaparte, with a great superiority of cavalry, had endeavoured in vain to surround or to rout 26,000 British; 250 miles of country had been traversed; mountains, defiles, and rivers had been crossed in daily contact with the enemy. Though often engaged, even their rear guard was never beaten, nor thrown into confusion, but was victorious in every rencounter. Much baggage undoubtedly was lost, and some 3-pounders were abandoned, but nothing was taken by force. What was left was owing to the death of waggon-horses and mules, and not to the escort ever having been defeated. The courage and menacing attitude maintained by the cavalry and reserve were sufficient always to repel and overawe the advanced guard of the enemy; and at Lugo battle was offered by this handful of British to three divisions of French, commanded by their marshals. This challenge was declined, and the impression it made enabled the British to terminate the march almost undisturbed. . . .
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).
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Todays post of another superb aquatint print from James Jenkins The Naval Achievements of Great Britain shows the capture of the Castor. Castor had previously been a British ship, seized on 19 May by a French battle squadron in the Bay of Biscay and converted to French service while still at sea. While the main fleets manoeuvered around one another, Castor was detached in pursuit of a Dutch merchant ship and on 29 May encountered the smaller independently cruising British frigate HMS Carysfort.
Above: Capture of the Castore May 29th 1794 from The Naval Achievements of Great Britain and Her Allies from 1793 to 1817 by J. Jenkins. The Castor, a British vessel captured by the French (and flying French colours) is shown on the left of the picture, just before her re-capture by the British vessel Carysfort.
Excerpt from the written account as published: Capture of the Castore May 29th 1794. The following is an extract of a letter from Francis Laforey, Esq. Captain of his Majesty's ship Carysfort, of 28 guns, to Mr. Stephens, dated in Plymouth Sound, June 7, 1794.
B. On the 29th of last month, being in latitude 46 deg. 38 min. north, longitude 9 deg. 40 min. west, his Majesty's ship under my command fell in with, and, after an action of an hour and fifteen minutes, captured, a French frigate (late his Majesty's ship Castor), commanded by Monsieur L'Huiller, mounting 32 guns, and manned with 220 men. She had parted company from the French squadron on the 24th, in chase of a Dutch brig, which she had in tow when we first discovered her, and which, upon our coming up, was enabled to effect her escape. I have the satisfaction of reporting to their Lordships the uniform good conduct of the officers and crew of his Majesty's ship that I have the honour to command; and I feel myself indebted to Lieutenants Worseley and Sayer, for the spirited example they set to a new ship’s company.
Herewith I transmit a return of the loss sustained by his Majesty's ship in killed and wounded, with as accurate a one as we have been able to obtain of that of the enemy.
(Signed,)
F. LAFOREY.
Carysfort.- One seaman killed; five seamen, one marine, wounded.
Castor.- Sixteen seamen killed; nine seamen wounded.
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 the Castore May 29th 1794. The following is an extract of a letter from Francis Laforey, Esq. Captain of his Majesty's ship Carysfort, of 28 guns, to Mr. Stephens, dated in Plymouth Sound, June 7, 1794.
B. On the 29th of last month, being in latitude 46 deg. 38 min. north, longitude 9 deg. 40 min. west, his Majesty's ship under my command fell in with, and, after an action of an hour and fifteen minutes, captured, a French frigate (late his Majesty's ship Castor), commanded by Monsieur L'Huiller, mounting 32 guns, and manned with 220 men. She had parted company from the French squadron on the 24th, in chase of a Dutch brig, which she had in tow when we first discovered her, and which, upon our coming up, was enabled to effect her escape. I have the satisfaction of reporting to their Lordships the uniform good conduct of the officers and crew of his Majesty's ship that I have the honour to command; and I feel myself indebted to Lieutenants Worseley and Sayer, for the spirited example they set to a new ship’s company.
Herewith I transmit a return of the loss sustained by his Majesty's ship in killed and wounded, with as accurate a one as we have been able to obtain of that of the enemy.
(Signed,)
F. LAFOREY.
Carysfort.- One seaman killed; five seamen, one marine, wounded.
Castor.- Sixteen seamen killed; nine seamen wounded.
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).
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About 100AD a man known as Marinus of Tyre began drawing maps for the use of seaman based on a cylindrical projection forming a grid of parrelelograms centred on Rhodes, the marine focal point of the known world. It is only through the writings of one of the greatest geographers of all time that we know what we do of Marinus, for Ptolemy consciously built upon the formers work. Ptolemy wrote a great deal, his best known work being Geographia, in which he discusses cartography and lists the latitude and longtitude co-ordinates of 8,000 places, culled from ancient maps or estimated from a study of traveller's tales.
Sea Charts then have been around some time, travel back to around 1800 and charting was showing a true picture of the world. Captain Cook had disproved the existence of a great southern continent and placed New Zealand on the map. The knowledge gained by the Dutch in the East-Indies in the seventeenth century was now gradually becoming available. Admiralty surveying and charting probably reached its peak in the early 1850's and the charts of the period may be admired for their accuracy and their fine engraving.
Sea Charts then have been around some time, travel back to around 1800 and charting was showing a true picture of the world. Captain Cook had disproved the existence of a great southern continent and placed New Zealand on the map. The knowledge gained by the Dutch in the East-Indies in the seventeenth century was now gradually becoming available. Admiralty surveying and charting probably reached its peak in the early 1850's and the charts of the period may be admired for their accuracy and their fine engraving.
Above: The Harbour of Port Royal, Jamaica. Captain Joseph Speer c1766. From Speer's The West-India Pilot London. Little is known about Capt Speer, but his West India Pilot epitomises the great interest in the Caribbean throughout the eighteenth century, mainly as a result of the rapid growth in the sugar trade.
Sea Charts are a fascinating subject and another area of interest for the antique map or chart collector. These charts can describe seas, rivers and coasts in many parts of the world. Some show man-made features such as harbours and shore defences. They often include the best and most easily accessible maps of small oceanic islands. There are charts available of just about every part of the world constructed on large and small scales, in sheet and atlas form.
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Credit: Extract from 'The Sea Chart" Introduction by Rear-Admiral G. S. Ritchie CB DSC. c1973
Sea Charts are a fascinating subject and another area of interest for the antique map or chart collector. These charts can describe seas, rivers and coasts in many parts of the world. Some show man-made features such as harbours and shore defences. They often include the best and most easily accessible maps of small oceanic islands. There are charts available of just about every part of the world constructed on large and small scales, in sheet and atlas form.
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Credit: Extract from 'The Sea Chart" Introduction by Rear-Admiral G. S. Ritchie CB DSC. c1973
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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.
Happy Hunting!
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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.