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SOUTH AMERICA -- CARIBBEAN -- CUBA -- "EXPEDITION AGAINST THE HAVANNAH (…) perspective view of the Harbour, with the Land to the West, the Moro Castle to the Eastward, and the Fleet entring the Harbour, to take possession on the August 16 [1762]". Lond., printed for R. Wilkinson, (a.o.), n.d. (=1766). Plain engr. view by P.C. Canot after D. Serres. 464 x 657 mm. (Split in upper margin running for about 2 mm in image, 2 small splits in right outer blank margin, but in very good condition).

Ships of the 'Blue Squadron' under the command of Vice-Admiral George Pocock sailing for the harbour of Havanna. Plate 12 (of 12) depicting the English victory over Spain at the Battle of Havana in 1762.

€ 300

result € 400

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