A6875/40

Large engraved print of a page from 'Rapin's History of England' published by John Cundee in circa 1813-1817; shows the death of Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby (1734-1801) at the battle of Alexandria in 1801. Some foxing & light soiling. This book was originally published by Paul de Rapin in 1724, later translated by Rev Nicolas Tindall, and later updated & re-published. This is from the early 19th century J & J Cundee edition.

Cruikshanks (original artist), Chapman (engraver), J & J (Albion Press) Cundee, London (publisher)

1814 - 1814

early 19th century, 1814