William the Conqueror and the Plantagenets - Antique Genealogy Engraving
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Original 18th-century copper engraving with the genealogies of William the Conqueror and of Henry II, first king of the house of Anjou-Plantagenet, set out in two columns: Anjou on the left and Normandy on the right, running from Rollo and Fulk the Red down to Edward III.
Original 18th-century copper engraving with the genealogies of William the Conqueror and of Henry II, first king of the house of Anjou-Plantagenet, set out in two columns: Anjou on the left and Normandy on the right, running from Rollo and Fulk the Red down to Edward III.
The lower margin reads "Engrav'd for Harrison's Edition of Rapin": it comes from the London edition of Rapin de Thoyras's History of England published by John Harrison, the most widely circulated of the 18th century and much admired for its engraved tables and maps.
Medium: Copper engraving (line engraving)
Date: 18th century
Source: Rapin de Thoyras, History of England, Harrison edition, London
Condition: Fair. Toned paper, with wear and small tears along the right edge; the engraved text sharp and legible.
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Original 18th-century copper engraving with the genealogies of William the Conqueror and of Henry II, first king of the house of Anjou-Plantagenet, set out in two columns: Anjou on the left and Normandy on the right, running from Rollo and Fulk the Red down to Edward III.