Rock of Gibraltar Harbor View Spanish Succession c. 1745 Basire engraved view
Rock of Gibraltar Harbor View Spanish Succession c. 1745 Basire engraved view Rock of Gibraltar Harbor View Spanish Succession c. 1745 Basire engraved view Rock of Gibraltar Harbor View Spanish Succession c. 1745 Basire engraved view Rock of Gibraltar Harbor View Spanish Succession c. 1745 Basire engraved view Rock of Gibraltar Harbor View Spanish Succession c. 1745 Basire engraved view
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Plan of the Town and Fortifications of Gibraltar, Exactly Taken on the Spot in the Year 1738.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, War of Spanish Succession, Spain, Gibraltar, City View, Harbor, Warships, Fortifications).

Issued c. 1745 London by Tindall. Engraved by J. Basire.

Mid 18th century detailed engraved city plan. Decorative title cartouche bottom right, detailed military notations across the map showing lines of attack & defense, troop positions, terrain and topographical features, etc.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original various fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 16" H x 19 1/2" W.

Engraved area measures c. 14 1/4" H x 18 1/2" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R35896].