Londonderry engraving

Fine Quality Steel-line portrait engraving by R. Wallis of the Walker's Pillar and the Walls of Londonderry.

From a drawing by W. H. Bartlett. The Fortifications for this city in Northern Ireland were begun in 1600, and by 1688 it had become the chief stronghold for Protestants. It was besieged by the forces of James II from April 1689, but the defenders led by rector George Walker and Major Baker held out with a heroic cry of "No Surrender", until ships broke through with relief four months later. This page is 10 1/2" x 6 1/2".

Very Good Condition, with with some foxing.

$19.99 + postage & packing