Gibraltar antique plan Vestung Gibraltar by Bodenehr 1720
Title: Exacter plan der Statt und Vestung Gibraltar…
Description: A well engraved detailed plan of Gibraltar by Gabriel Bodenehr the Elder, he was a Swiss cartograver who worked in Augsburg. Bodenehr created many topographical views and plans of European and the North African cities.
Mapmakers: G. Bodenehr, (1664-1758) Son of Johann Georg Bodenehr (1631-1703) from a family dynasty of engravers and publishers. German engraver and mapmaker of Augsburg.
In 1716 Johann Georg Bodenehr bought the copper plates of Johann Stridbeck, and published them in several editions.
Sheet app.: 30.5 x 19 cm. 12 x 7.5 inches. Image app.: 22 x 16.5 cm. 8.75 x 6.5 inches. Condition: Very good clean engraving.
