Allegory of Britain, The Present State of Great Britain (title on object), Title page for: Thomas Salmon, Contemporary History or Present State of Great Britain, 1754, History writes the history of Great Britain. She looks at a enthroned king surrounded by secular and spiritual leaders. In a vista outside a statue of Minerva with freedom hat as a personification of the wisdom and freedom of the English government. In the foreground are books, a map of the British Isles, instruments used for seafaring and merchandise. In the background a view of London. print maker: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), after own design by: Jan Caspar Philips, (mentioned on object), publisher: Isaak Tirion, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1754, paper, etching, engraving, height 176 mm x width 104 mm.