24th Nov, 2020 10:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable)
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[M] THE BATTLE OF MINORCA, 20TH MAY, 1756
THE BATTLE OF MINORCA, 20TH MAY, 1756
four contemporary issues of the Edinburgh Evening Courant spanning 10-24th June, 1756 with extensive accounts of the battle fought by Admiral Byng and Marquis de la Galissonière including lists of ships involved and a number of interesting anecdotes, contained in full issues with tax stamps
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The Battle of Minorca (20th May, 1756) was the opening sea battle of the Seven Years' War in Europe. Shortly after the war began, British and French squadrons met off the Mediterranean island of Minorca. The French won the battle. The subsequent decision by the British to withdraw to Gibraltar handed France a strategic victory and led directly to the Fall of Minorca.
THE BATTLE OF MINORCA, 20TH MAY, 1756
four contemporary issues of the Edinburgh Evening Courant spanning 10-24th June, 1756 with extensive accounts of the battle fought by Admiral Byng and Marquis de la Galissonière including lists of ships involved and a number of interesting anecdotes, contained in full issues with tax stamps
(4)
The Battle of Minorca (20th May, 1756) was the opening sea battle of the Seven Years' War in Europe. Shortly after the war began, British and French squadrons met off the Mediterranean island of Minorca. The French won the battle. The subsequent decision by the British to withdraw to Gibraltar handed France a strategic victory and led directly to the Fall of Minorca.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Venerable), 24th Nov, 2020
Mercantile : 1-98
Naval : 101-179
Instruments : 181-295
Printed catalogues available at £20 (+P&P)
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