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A Plan of the Havana and its Environs with the several Posts and Attacks, made by the British Forces; under the Command of the Erl Albemarle and Sr. Geo. Pocock; which was taken 13 Aug. 1762.

  • ARTIST: Thomas Kitchin

  • PUBLISHER: London, published according to Act of Parliment Nov. 1st, 1762 by J. Boydell & W. Willock in Cornhill.

  • MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

    DATE: 1762

  • EDITION SIZE: 17 1/4 x 24" (437 x 507 mm) plus margins.

  • DESCRIPTION: A rare battle plan of Havana, Cuba shown during the Seven Years War. This plan shows the placement of British forces under General Pocock. At the conclusion of this battle the British captured the Spanish city of Havana. In 1763, Havana was exchanged back to the Spanish for Florida. In each of the lower corners are reference keys noting key gun emplacement, locations etc.

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  • CONDITION: Very good condition. Black & white.

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