Subject: Western Mediterranean, Spain, Gibraltar
Period: 1781 (dated)
Publication: Political Magazine
Color: Black & White
Size:
7 x 9.5 inches
17.8 x 24.1 cm
This map of the Strait of Gibraltar was created to show British readers the area surrounding the British enclave of Gibraltar, established in 1704. At the time of publishing, a British fleet was sailing to relieve Gibraltar, while Spanish fleets were stationed at Cadiz. Published by John Bew.
References: Jolly #POL-23.
Condition: B+
Issued folding with a few faint spots.