[France - Brest - America] "Ludovicus XVI. Franciae et nav. rex." Augsburg, Probst, ca. Engr., 32,2 x 44,5 cm, b/w (sl. soiled margins). Very clear impression. Rare engraving by the German G.B. Probst which shows the French King Louis XVI inspecting the troops ready to embark for America. In the background a panoramic view of most probably the city of Brest with its citadel, castle, etc. In men embarked in Brest as an expeditionary force. The king committed France to playing a strategic role in the war which the North American colonies were fighting against Great Britain.
[France - Brest - America] "Ludovicus XVI. Franciae et nav. rex." Augsburg, Probst, ca. Engr., 32,2 x 44,5 cm, b/w (sl. soiled margins). Very clear impression. Rare engraving by the German G.B. Probst which shows the French King Louis XVI inspecting the troops ready to embark for America. In the background a panoramic view of most probably the city of Brest with its citadel, castle, etc. In men embarked in Brest as an expeditionary force. The king committed France to playing a strategic role in the war which the North American colonies were fighting against Great Britain.
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