A VIEW OF LOUISBURG IN NORTH AMERICA, TAKEN FROM THE LIGHT HOUSE WHEN THAT CITY WAS BESIEGED IN 1758.

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A View of Louisburg in North America, taken from the Light House when that City was Besieged in 1758.

Engraving with modern handcoloring, c.1772.
Image size 6 x 10 1/4" (152 x 260 mm).
Good condition and color.
LOCATION: New York City

Inventory Number: 42919
Price: $1,800.00
Publisher : Printed for Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London.
This view is taken from "Scenographia Americana" and re-engraved in a smaller size.

Located in modern day Nova Scotia, Canada, Louisburg held an important role in the French and Indian War.
18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - Canada , Other Canadian Provinces