Aire City Plan Fort St. Francis St. Venant Belgium c1745 antique Basire map

Plan of the City of Aire and of Fort St. Francis with a View of St. Venant A very strong City and Castle in the Low Countries, in the Earldom of Artois, taken by the Allies in 1710, but restor'd to the French by the Treaty of Utrecht (Europe- Belgium- European History- Military Map) For Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England Printed ca. 1735-45, London Engraved by Basire Original antique folio sheet engraved map. Very detailed, showing topography, troop locations, place names, and a fine large strapwork title cartouche. A detailed, scarce and interesting battle map which could readily be collected on it's own merits, displayed or given as a present. In Fair to Good antiquarian condition, mostly clean overall, light minor age dustiness or light surface wear, small scattered spotting or age soiling as seen, original fold-lines as issued, some extra fold-lines which are easy to overlook or forgive visu