[Maritime] Collection of 25 prints concerning maritime history,

16th-19th cent., var. techniques (mainly engravings) and sizes. Comprises a.o.: (1) "The burning of ye Spanish galleons, and flota, and ye French Men of war, under Monsr. Chateau Renard, at Vigo (...) on the Twelfth of October, 1702." Engraved view, 32 x 46 cm, with extensive engr. caption. Trimmed on the plate mark, fold. as published. (2) "An exact Draught of the Bay and Harbour of Vigo. From Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England". Contemp. handcol. engr. view, 36 x 47 cm, above engr. caption. W. tape-ghosts in upper margin and sl. browned throughout from former passe-partout/ framing, still an attractively handcol. bird's-eye view. (3) "Classis Hispanica celeberrima, quae anno celeberrimo MDLXXXVIII inter Galliam Brittaniàmq. venit et perijt." Engraving, 21.3 x 30.3 cm, with engr. caption, From Orlers, Den Nassausechen Lauren-Crans, 1610/11. Central vertical fold, trimmed on the plate mark.

(total 25)