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BASEL 1777 -- [PRINTS]. MECHEL, Chrétien de. Two very large and fine engravings celebrating the entry of CHARLES GRAVIER, Marquis de Vergennes into Basel on 25 August 1777. Each approximately 762 x 525 mm. (A few repaired tears). The Marquis of Vergennes was sent by King Louis XVI to Basel upon the renewal of their alliance. In 1777, Vergennes informed the thirteen Colonies' Commission that France acknowledged the United States and was willing to support the cause in the American Revolution. (2)