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| Cartograph: |
William Henry Toms (*1700 - †1750) |
| Title: |
St. Sebastian. A strong fortified town of Guiapuscoa laying at the bottom of the Bay of Biscay ... |
| Publisher/ Year: |
London, W. H. Toms, 1740 |
| Sheet Size: |
41.2 x 46.3 cm (16.2 x 18.2 inches) |
| Plate Size: |
37.5 x 45.2 cm (14.8 x 17.8 inches) |
A very rare plan of San Sebastian in Spain by W.H. Toms
This copper engraved plan of San Sebastian was drawn by G. S. Baudwin and sold, engraved and published by W. H. Toms in 1741. Showing the fortified town with many ships in the harbour and a key from A to R with important buildings and places. At the bottom of the plate the participating persons are mentioned: 'Published August 13th 1740 and Sold by W. H. Toms Engraver in Union Court near Hatton Garden Holborn, and S. Harding on the Pavement in St. Martin's Lane. Price One Schilling'.
We only could locate one copy in COPAC at the British Museum of this rare separate published sheet. |
| All four sides cut along the plate mark, paper strip from binding on top. A small tear in the key backed. Very good condition. |
| About the Cartograph/ Printer: W. H. Toms was an English engraver, practised in London. He mainly engraved topographical and architectural subjects. |
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