(5) 18TH C. ENGLISH BACKSWORD ENGRAVINGS, SCOTIN
engraver, Gérard Scotin (1698-1755), Published according to Act of Parliament
depicting various dueling positions (epee du combat); each bearing the coat of arms of the man referenced; plate 3, Daniel Finch, Earl of Winchelsen & Nottingham; plate 4, John Frederick Esq. (glass missing); plate 13, Richard Earl of Burlington; plate 14, Francis Howard Lord Howard of Effingham; plate 15, Wm. Yonge..His Maj Secretary at War
matted, framed under glass, image approx. 12.5" by 15.5"
Donald McBane was a Scottish Highlander and one of the most accomplished duelists of the 18th century. During the span of his extraordinary career as a soldier, prize fighter, fencing master, and brothel manager, McBane took part in 16 battles, 15 skirmishes, and nearly 100 duels or personal combats. He published his book, The Expert Sword-Man's Companion, in 1728 where he recounts it all. This new edition is a faithful transcription presented with meticulously restored illustrations.
Images ghosting from having been folded in book. One sans glass.
Estimate: $500 - $800
Realized: $175 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 44 : (5) 18TH C. ENGLISH BACKSWORD ENGRAVINGS, SCOTIN
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