Friedrich Justin Bertuch
23 x 18 cm
A German language map depicting the Battle of Navarino in October 1827 during the Greek War of Independence, in which the Allied forces from Britain, France, and Russia defeated the Ottoman and Egyptian forces, helping to propel Greek Independence. The plan shows each nation's fleets and flagships, indicated using original hand colouring and a key on the right-hand side.
Above is an engraved view of a fort at Navarino bay. Original hand colour.
[GRC1941]

