"A correct map of the Island of Minorca", by LAURIE & WHITTLE. Menorca 1794
SKU: P-8-001123
A correct map of the Island of Minorca by John Armstrong, Esqr., Engineer in Ordinary to his Majesty, with many additions and improvements from the late surveys. [Harbour of Mahon] / North prospect of Mahon. / North east prospect of St. Philips Castle.
A large, decorative map of the Balearic Island of Minorca (or Menorca), showing all the key towns. The map has four large insets: 1) Menorca shown relate to Iberia and the western Mediterranean. 2) A detailed map of the city and harbour of Mahon. 3) A view of the "North Prospect of Mahon" and 4) a view of the "North East Prospect of St. Philips Castle" (Castillo de San Felipe). A note below the details the changing possession of the island: "Minorca was Conquered upon the Spaniards in 1708 by General Stanhope, and Ceded to Great Britain by the Peace of Utrecht in 1713. It was taken by the French in 1756, and restored in 1763."
Size 71 x 52 cm | 28.0 x 20.5 inches
Date Published: 1794
Type: A large, very decorative antique map with original hand colouring
Author: Laurie & Whittle, Robert & James
Publication: A New Universal Atlas
Condition: Good |
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