Lot n° 912
Estimation :
150 - 180
EUR
[SIEGE DE LILLE] - BENOIST. - Lot 912
[SIEGE DE LILLE] - BENOIST.
A plan of Lisle besieged and taken by the Allies in 1708 and The Siege of Lisle in 1708
(late 18th century). 2 engravings. 33.5 x 43 cm - 33.5 x 22.5, contemporary varnished frame.
Suite of two English engravings depicting the siege of Lille during the War of Spanish Succession.
of Spanish Succession.
The left-hand engraving shows the positions of the allied armies surrounding the city of Lille. While the
the right-hand engraving shows the Duke of Malbourough guiding his troops past the city and Vauban's
Vauban's bombarded fortress.
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