One plate ([4]) is unsigned. Some are signed as drawn and engraved by R.W. Seale; one, as engraved by Seale. Many are signed as engraved by J. (or I.) Basire; six, as drawn by Emanl. Bowen; one as engraved by J. Mynde.
References
M.G. Sullivan, Historiography and visual culture in Britain, 1660-1783 [dissertation, Univy. Leeds] (1998).
ESCT, T140789
Summary Note
There is no title page or title plate. Most maps are captioned in the format 'Map of ... For Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England'. N. Tindal's The history of England by Mr. Rapin de Thoyras continued from the Revolution to the accession of King George II by N. Tindal ... Illustrated with the heads of the kings, queens, and several eminent persons; also with maps, medals, and other copper plates was published in parts by John and Paul Knapton in London from 1744 to 1747.
The maps show not only the British isles but also parts of western Europe in which British armies had campaigned since 1688. One plate shows a front view of Blenheim Palace.
Copy Note
The front pastedown carries part of a sheet of letter-press, reading, 'ing the Copper-Plates in Mr. Tindal's Continuation of Mr. Rapin's History of England in thirteen Volumes in Octavo. Vol. XVI. (- XXVIII.)'. This seems to call for 72 maps.
Binding Note
18th-century calf; rebacked in 20th century, gilt-decorated spine, red morocco spine-label lettered 'Maps To Rapin'.
Subject
Great Britain - Europe - History - Foreign relations
Maps - Great Britain - 18th century