Accurate und eigentliche Vorstellung der den 4. Augusti vorigen 1704ten Jahrs von denen Engel- und Hollandern eroberten Meer-Enge und Stadt Gibraltar Auch wie solche nachmals im Monat Novembris ejusdem Anni von denen Spaniern and Franzosen wieder belagert worden
Summary
Birds-eye view print shows the city and Strait of Gibraltar as it is under attack from forces on land in August and November 1704. Also visible are ships in the harbor, watch towers, and a panorama view of the cliffs and other landmarks of the area. Includes locations of troops and view of the Mediterranean Sea.
Title from caption above image.
Lengthy German text in two columns below image. Key to details (numbered 1-8) at end of second column of text.
Reference copy in LOT 4601, no. 173K.
Illustration in: Hauslab Album, plate 173K.
Original album; Purchase; 1950.
Formerly: PR13 CN1950:R01. Originals were housed in blind-tooled morocco album 11 x 17 in. Original binding in P&P Suppl. Archives.
Tags
Date
01/01/1705
Location
gibraltar
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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