BLOME, Richard Lot n° 3

Navigation. London, ca.1678-1700. Col. Réemmargé. - Coloured engraving. 385 x 235 mm. Planche figurant la navigation publiée dans "The Gentleman's Recreation". Plate featuring the art of navigation published in "The Gentleman's Recreation". Top left a dedication: "To ye Honble Arthur Herbert Esqr Admiral and commander in chiefe of his Majestys fleet in ye Mediterra=nean and one of the Commissioners of the Admiralty &c. This plate is Humbly dedicated by Ricd Blome; top right, Coat of arms; bottom left, seated female figure with navigational tool; bottom right, figures on shore waving to a departing ship