Shropshyre Described Battle Map Aquatint

Item Details

A matted and framed aquatint ‘Shropshyre Described’ battle map. The Battle of Shrewsbury was a battle fought in 1403 between an army led by King Henry IV, and a rebel army led by Henry Percy from Northumberland. Part of the fighting is believed to have taken place at what is now Battlefield, Shropshire, England, three miles north of the centre of Shrewsbury. The detailed map was produced by John Speed, and engraved by Jodocus Hondius. The map is matted in white and framed behind glass in a gold painted frame with a green painted accent.

Condition

A tear in the paper backing has been repaired with tape.

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Item #

16BOS009-031