Battle of Heraclea Pyrrhic War Elephants Roman Army 1726 engraved battle print Brewster Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers

1707-20 by Delisle

Unique example thus

Profusely illustrated throughout with 22 albumen photographs

likely printed in very small numbers

Battle of Heraclea Pyrrhic War Elephants Roman Army 1726 engraved battle print Brewster Publisher's pictorial paper wrappersPlan de la Bataille d'heraclee l'am de Rome 473. (Ancient World, Roman Empire, Europe, Italian Peninsula, Pyrrhic War, Battle of Heraclea, War Elephants). Issued 1726, Paris. Early 18th century engraved bird's eye view of an historical battle field engagement. Decorative elephant head with warriors cartouche at top left enhances visual appeal. Nice looking example, overall toning and light browning, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to