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Impressive view of the naval battle of Plymouth during the First Anglo-Dutch War on August 26th of 1652. The english fleet attacked a convoy of the United provinces, accompanied by an escort under the command of Michiel de Ruyter. The Dutch managed to force the English fleet back into the port and could then sail on towards the Atlantic Ocean. At the bottom there is a legend 1-24. Engraved by the famous engraver Stoopendaal. Published in "G. Brandt, Het leven en bedryf van den heere Michiel de Ruiter" , Blaeu, Amsterdam, 1685. Image 26x34,5cm, page 31x37cm Excellent condition, central fold (as published).

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