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WEST INDIES 128 Very Scarce Map Of The Theatre Of War In The Ear Of Jenkins' Ear FOSTER, George. 'The Seat of the War in the WEST INDIES, containing New & Accurate Plans of the HAVANA, LA VERA CRUZ, CARTAGENA and PUERTO BELLO (taken from Spanish draughts) also of SAN AUGUSTIN and the Bay of Honda in Cuba; with Prospects of the two first, one by Adm.l Vernon the other by Cap.t Pearson: likewise a Chart or Map of the West Indies, exhibiting the Situation of those and other noted Ports, with respect to the Gulf of Florida; the course of the Galleons and Flota, which are under a necessity of passing thro this Gulf in their return to Europe; the Windward Passage & the Parts w<strong>here</strong> the Guarda Costas hover to intercept our Ships; in order to demonstrate that the Havana is the only Place the possession of which can possibly secure our Trade to the West Indies, and prevent the Spanish depredations.' 'E. Bowen Sc.' 'Publish'd pursuant to Act of Parliament Feb 9. 1739/40 by G. Foster at the White Horse in S.t Pauls Church Yard.' London: George Foster, Feb. 9 1740; copperplate engraving, the West Indies: 169 x 301 outer border: 398 x 469 platemark: 428 x 480 mm, in later hand colour. The paper is lightly toned, with a few short tears into the printed area restored, one area of loss affecting the title, reinstated in manuscript. This composite map-sheet of the West Indies was issued to cater to public interest in the region, prompted by the 'War Of Jenkins' Ear' (1739-1748), and comprises a general map of the West Indies, and inset plans of the most important Spanish sea-ports of the region, which were likely to be the target of English military operations. Foster clearly felt that it was in England's interests to take an aggressive role - a note in the map reads: "The Spaniards being possessed of all the Islands & Outlets next ye Ocean the best & indeed only Way to secure our Navigation in the American Seas, will be to Seize some Port or Ports commanding ye entrance of ye Gulf of Florida thro' which all their ships are obliged to pass in their return to Europe; and it appears from ye above chart that the Havana is the only Port in ye West Indies fit for the purpose." Not recorded on COPAC or the British Library, but present in the British Library. £1,500 129 Very Scarce Plan Of The British Capture Of St. Lucia FADEN, William Jr. 'SKETCH of Part of the Island of S.TE LUCIE, Compiled at about 2500 feet to an Inch.' 'London Publish'd Nov. 5 1781, by W.m Faden Charing Cross.' [manuscript note:] 'Made and Drawn by Lt. G.V. Hart 46.th Reg.t Assistant Engineer whilst in North America.' London: William Faden Jr., Nov. 5th 1781; copperplate engraving, border: 380 x 483 widest: 384 x 481 platemark: 403 x 500 widest, with text: 477 x 485mm, in black and white. The paper heavily water-stained at right, with some strengthening, principally affecting paper outside the platemark. In November 1778, a British fleet set out to attack the French possession of St. Lucia, arriving t<strong>here</strong> on 12th December. Without delay, the British attacked the French naval base at Cul de Sac, and quickly captured the place. No sooner was the place captured - perhaps a matter of an hour according to the text - than the French fleet commanded by Admiral d'Estaing, with 9,000 soldiers, arrived. On the 15th, d'Estaing attacked the British fleet but was driven off. He then landed his troops to attack the British from the interior, but these attacks were also repulsed, and d'Estaing forced to abandon St. Lucia. Below the map is printed 'EXTRACTS from General GRANT'S Letter to Lord GEORGE GERMAIN, dated Mourne Fortuné, Ste. Lucie, Dec. 31st, 1778. ...' Although anonymous, this example of the map, and the next item, both bear the note that the map was originally drawn by George Vaughan Hart, an Irishman in the 46th Regiment who was appointed Aide-de-Camp to General James Grant in the invasion of St. Lucia, and who drew an accomplished manuscript map - 'A Sketch of Part of the Island of S.te Lucie, taken by the Troops under the Command of Maj.r General Iames Grant, in December 1778 ... [signed] G.H.' - which was the source of this printed map, the finest contemporary plan of the campaign. Nebenzahl: Printed Battle Plan Of The American Revolution, 150, variant issue with text. £1,250 94
95 WEST INDIES 130 Very Scarce Plan Of The British Capture Of St. Lucia FADEN, William Jr. 'SKETCH of Part of the Island of S.TE LUCIE, Compiled at about 2500 feet to an Inch.' 'London Published by JAMES WYLD, Geographer to his Majesty, Charing Cross.' [manuscript note:] 'Made and Drawn by Lt. G.V. Hart 46.th Reg.t Assistant Engineer whilst in North America.' London: James Wyld Sr., [ca. 1825]; copperplate engraving, border: 379 x 481 widest: 381 x 481 platemark: 408 x 499 widest, with text: 508 x 497mm, in black and white. The paper heavily water-stained, with some strengthening. Second state of this detailed map of the British capture of St. Lucia during the American Revolutionary War, also issued with the text 'EXTRACTS from General GRANT'S Letter to Lord GEORGE GERMAIN, dated Mourne Fortuné, Ste. Lucie, Dec. 31st, 1778. ...'. In this state, the imprint of James Wyld has been substituted. At the end of the text commencing 'BRITISH TROOPS EMPLOYED ON THIS SERVICE ...' is added the final line: '... N.o 8 Old Redoubt near which Captain Downing was posted. --- N.o 9 Post of Captain John West 4.th or Kings Own Grenadiers.' As with the next item, this map bears a manuscript note that the map was originally drawn by George Vaughan Hart, Aide-de-Camp to General James Grant in the invasion of St. Lucia. His accomplished manuscript map - 'A Sketch of Part of the Island of S.te Lucie, taken by the Troops under the Command of Maj.r General Iames Grant, in December 1778 ... [signed] G.H.' -was the source of this printed map, the finest contemporary plan of the campaign. Nebenzahl: Printed Battle Plan Of The American Revolution, 150, notes. £1,000 131 Rare Plan Of The British Attack On St. Lucia In 1796 FADEN, William Jr. 'PLAN of MORNE FORTUNÉ and ENVIRONS From CHOC BAY to MORNE PETIT, Showing the Disposition and Attack of the British Army Commanded by HIS EXCELLENCY RALPH ABERCROMBIE, K.T B.T &.c Surrendered on 26.th May 1796. Published with Permission By W. Faden Geographer to His Majesty & to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales Charing Cross Feb. 1.st 1798.' London: William Faden Jr., Feb. 1st. 1798; copperplate engraving, border: 423 x 627 widest: 482 x 627 platemark: 494 x 653mm, in black and white. Heavily waterstained at right, the paper very soft with areas of loss, and tears, but overall a reasonable example of a rare map. General Abercromby was perhaps the best British general of the Wars of the French Directory. In 1795 he was given command of a expedition being sent to the West Indies, comprising a naval squadron, and 15,000 men, with orders to attack French and Spanish possessions. The campaign was a success - he arrived on station in April 1796, recaptured St. Lucia in May, St. Vincent and Grenada in June, and then Trinidad and Demerara, before returning to England. Although nominally conqueror of St. Lucia, the capture of the island was effected by a detachment of troops under Colonel (later General Sir) John Moore, a rising star in the army, who was killed at the battle of La Coruña in 1809. This is the most significant printed map of the British recapture of St. Lucia. Not traced thus on COPAC. £1,200
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