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Henry Abraham Chatelain (1684 - 1743 ): "Map of the prerogatives of the kings and nobility of England", Die Vorrechte der Monarchie und des Adels Großbritanniens, 1721, Copper engraving Technique: Copper engraving on Laid paper Inscription: Above centre in the medallion depiction of the queen with inscription: "La reine creant un chevalier de la Jarretière". Titled above the depiction within the printing plate: "Carte des prerogatives des rois et de la noblesse d'Angleterre avec un abrege de l'etat present de la maison de la reine et l'etat de la noblesse du royaume."; next to it with foliation: "No. 51". From Henry Chatelain's : "Atlas Historique, ou nouvelle introduction a l'histoire, a la chronologie & a la geographie ancienne & moderne.", in Amersterdam, by L'Hoinore & Chatelain Libraires; the text was by Nicholas Gueudeville and Garillon, the maps were engraved by Chatelain, mostly after De L'Isle; inscribed below the illustration: "Avec privilege de Nosseigneurs les Etats de Hollande et West-Frize"; titled in lead and subsequently numbered with collection number on verso: "501112"; titled in lead and subsequently numbered with collection number on verso: "501326". From a famous antiquarian bookshop in Munich. Date: 1721 Description: This large-format print explains the privileges of the monarchy and the nobility of Great Britain, as well as the structure of the Royal Court. | Watermark: Lily Keywords: 18th century, Figurative, Military, United Kingdom,