Lot 311: Plan of St. Lucia, in the West Indies Shewing the Positions of the English & French Forces with the Attacks Made at Its Reduction in Decr. 1778

This is the first printed plan of the battle between the English and French forces in St. Lucia during the "Revolutionary War". This superb representation illustrates the various attacks and counter attacks in December 1778 between General Meadows and Count d'Estaigne. From the April 1779 edition of "The Gentleman's Magazine".

10" W x 7.4" H

1779

Issued folding on bright paper.

Jolly #GENT-266; Nebenzahl (REV) #148; Sellers & Van Ee #2073.