Item number: EUR938
Engraved Genuine Antique Map
1745
Maker: Rapin.
Antique black and white engraved map of Bouchain, a fortified city in northern France, showing walled fort and details of battle plan. Bouchain is a commune in the Nord department in northern France. During the War of the Spanish Succession, when the town was fortified, Bouchain was besieged twice. On 12 September 1711 it was seized from the French after a 34 day siege by the Grand Alliance led by the Duke of Marlborough. It was again besieged, and recaptured by French forces, on 19 October 1712 after an 18 day siege. Good condition, approx. 14.75 x 18.5 inches.
Genuine Antique Map from 1745
Item Number: EUR938