^Lot 1615 German copperplate engraving of the arrival of the Prince of Orange in London (ships) by Matthaus Me

German copperplate engraving of the arrival of the Prince of Orange in London (ships) by Matthaus Merian, 1730 (Frankfurt), hand-colored. 14-1/2" x 12" Large engraving illustrating the celebration during William III, Prince of Orange, and his fleet embarking from Holland to England during the Glorious Revolution. William III can be seen on the pier (labelled as "C") about to depart for his flagship, the Den Briel. See next lot for the depiction of his armies entering London. Vividly colored print in great condition with two small thin areas in the paper amongst the ships.