[Blenheim Triumph] The Glory of the Confederate Armes, Illustrated in A Blazonry Description of 128 Ensigns, and 25 Standards, taken from the French and Bavarians, in the Famous Battle of Blenheim, by the Forces under the Comand of his Grace the Duke of Marlborough. ye 2d of Aug.st O.S. 1704. Which Colours were brought into Her Maj.ty's Tower of London, & thence Carried in Triumph thro ye said City being now placed in Westminst.r Hall [...]
R.t Spofforth Sculp. [n.d., c.1705.] Engraving with original partial hand colour. Sheeet 640 x 480mm (25¼ x 19"). Framed. Some restoration A record of the battle flags captured at the Battle of Blenheim, the hugely important victory won by the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy during the War of the Spanish Succession. Under the text is a small view of the battle with a five-point key. The Duke returned to England on the 14th December (Julian calendar); the flags (recorded elsewhere as 110 cavalry standards and 128 infantry colours) were borne in procession to Westminster Hall in early January, 1705. The British Museum has a version engraved by Spofforth in French, dedicated to Prince George of Denmark (BM 1927,1008.389).
[Ref: 57226] £780.00
A New Map of Present Spain & Portugal, Shewing their Principal Divisions Chief Cities, Townes, Ports, Rivers, Mountains &c. Dedicated to His Highness William Duke of Gloucester.
R: Spofforth Sculp. [Oxford, Edward Wells, c.1700.] Coloured engraving. 380 x 495mm, 15 x 19½". Map of Iberia, published
[Ref: 15349] £220.00