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Auction: 14035 - Postal History, Autographs and Historical Documents
Lot: 3023

(x) Historical Documents
1708 (20 July) By the Queen, A Proclamation Far a General Thanksgiving, with large and elaborate initial capital featuring two rather suspicious cherubs; to commemorate the victory by the Duke of Marlborough at the Battle of Oudenarde in Flanders. Printed in London by Charles Bill, and the executrix of Thomas Newroth, deceas'd, printers to the Queen. Folding creases and some soiling. Photo

The Battle of Oudenarde (or Oudenaarde) was a key battle in the War of the Spanish Succession. Fought on 11 July 1708 between the forces of Great Britain, the Dutch Republic and the Holy Roman Empire on the one side and those of France on the other. It took place at Oudenaarde (now in Belgium) and was a decisive victory for the allies

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