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Lot Number: 205
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Engraved Map: A PLAN of the HAVANA and its Environs, with the several POSTS and ATTACKS made by the British Forces; under the Command of the Earl of Albemarle and Sr. Geo. Pocock, which was taken 13 Aug. 1762” by Thomas Kitchin

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November 1, 1762 French & Indian War Published, Engraved Map titled: A PLAN of the HAVANA and its Environs, with the several POSTS and ATTACKS made by the British Forces; under the Command of the Earl of Albemarle and Sr. Geo. Pocock, which was taken 13 Aug. 1762...”, Engraved by Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784), Framed, Very Fine.

This “Plan” is extremely rare, with only one example appearing in a dealer catalogue or at auction in the past 30 years (Bonhams June 8, 1999; Lot 339). An extremely rare separately issued Map, it shows the British Seige of Havana, at the tail end of the French & Indian War. Although deeply suspicious of England's expanding commercial interests, Spain at first remained neutral in the Seven Years War. However, lured by the promise of Minorca and Gibraltar, Charles III of Spain declared war against England in January 1762. This is a Plan and Map of the Havana and its Environs, with the several posts and attacks made by the British Forces; under the command of the Earl of Albemarle and Sr. Geo. Pocock, which was taken 13 Aug. 1762” engraved by Thomas Kitchin, it was printed in London, by J. Boydell and R Willock.

This Engraved Map’s sheet measures 20” x 26.5” (50.75 x 67 cm); framed. Old fold, lightly toned with a few very faint spots and creasing, small chips and short tears in the margins, two tears closed with tape, a closed two inch tear along the fold at top edge, top edge reinforced, four insect holes and faint mat burn in margins.

A rare separately published map of the successful British siege of Spanish-ruled Havana as part of the Seven Years War. The map is highly detailed. It includes topography, soundings, roads, troop, artillery, and naval positions, even the boom chain that the British used to block the mouth of Havana's harbour. Marvelous topographical detail. Details include ship positions, soundings and other information. Locations of the map include Biblioteca Nacional Jos Mart (Cuba), Massachusetts Historical Society and the National Maritime Museum. Nice wide margined example. Several minor tears, repaired on the verso, one of which just touches the printed image.

Thomas Kitchin (1718-1784) was an English engraver and cartographer, who became hydrographer to the King. As a writer, he wrote about the history of the West Indies. Kitchin also apprenticed to Emanuel Bowen in 1732. Two of his similar French & Indian War era maps which are not so rare incude; “A New Map of the British Dominions in North America; with the Limits of the Governments annexed thereto by the late Treaty of Peace and settled by Proclamation of October 7th, 1763.” and “A New and Accurate Map of the British Dominions in America, according to the Treaty of 1763; Divided into the several Provinces...”.
Spain's timing for entering the French & Inidan War proved a bad idea. England's naval supremacy had already given her the upper hand in the West Indies, and in June a large British fleet landed an army near Havana. Yellow fever and malaria took a heavy toll on these forces, but reinforcements under the Command of the Earl of Albermarle made it possible to continue the siege of Morro Castle, the key to Havana harbor.

The castle fell on July 30, forcing the city to surrender two weeks later. This map, published November 1, 1762 by John Boydell, is perhaps the earliest separately issued printed map of the siege.

It includes 2 keys, which include references to the town and harbor, details on the attack of the town and its defenses, and a separate key with references to the Morro and details of its attack and defenses.
Keywords: Engraved Map, HAVANA, French & Indian War
Lot Number: 205
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