Mechelen by Paul Rapin de Thoyras. 1744-47
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (1661-1725)
Paul Rapin de Thoyras was a Huguenot historian under English patronage. He compiled a French-language history of England, published in 1724-27. It was published monthly with illustrations. All volumes of his work were translated to English in 14 volumes from 1727 by the Reverend Nicolas Tindal. Tindal also added a "Continuation" to the History, covering the years from the accession of James VI to that of George I of Great Britain.
The original version was almost the only English history available in France in the first half of the 18th century.
Mechlin or Malines the Capital of one of the ten Provinces of the Netherlands in Brabant an archbishoprick, situated upon ye Dyle.
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Old, antique bird’s-eye view plan of Mechelen, by Paul Rapin de Thoyras.
Title: Mechlin or Malines the Capital of one of the ten Provinces of the Netherlands in Brabant an archbishoprick, situated upon ye Dyle.
I. Basire Sculp.
Engraver: Isaac Basire.
Copper engraving, printed on paper.Map size: 375 x 470mm (14.76 x 18.5 inches).
Sheet size: 390 x 485mm (15.35 x 19.09 inches).
Verso: Blank.
Condition: Hand coloured, excellent.
Condition Rating: A+.
From: Rapin de Thoyras P. The History of England, continued by H. Tindal. London, 1744-47.
Paul Rapin de Thoyras (1661-1725)
Paul Rapin de Thoyras was a Huguenot historian under English patronage. He compiled a French-language history of England, published in 1724-27. It was published monthly with illustrations. All volumes of his work were translated to English in 14 volumes from 1727 by the Reverend Nicolas Tindal. Tindal also added a "Continuation" to the History, covering the years from the accession of James VI to that of George I of Great Britain.
The original version was almost the only English history available in France in the first half of the 18th century.
