"A Correct Plan of the City and Harbour of Havana", Gibson, John

This rare and decorative map of Havana is based on the survey of Captain James Phelps. The detailed plan shows the harbor, fortified city and surrounding countryside. A key at top left locates Morro Castle, the Custom House, the Governor's fort, factories, and churches. The title cartouche features a vignette of a galleon and a fort. A large compass rose orients the chart with north in the lower left corner of the map. Published in the March 1762 issue of Universal Museum.

References: Cueto #170.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression, issued folding and now flattened, with very light toning and a couple of small holes in the right blank margin.