"Carte Nouvelle de l'Isle de Cadix & du Detroit de Gibraltar...", Homann, Johann Baptist

This extremely attractive map of the Strait of Gibraltar was a collaborative effort between Jean de Petit (royal engineer and architect) and Johann Friedrich Weidler (mathematician and astronomer at Witenberg). It was engraved by R.A. Schneider. The map covers the tips of southern Spain and northern Africa in great detail showing forts, cities, farms, mountains, local roads, and rivers. The numerous fortifications guarding this strategic waterway are the focus of the map, which is richly adorned with a brilliant compass rose, three large sailing ships, and a fine title cartouche depicted on an animal hide.

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Condition: B+

Light soiling on a watermarked sheet with a short centerfold separation and adjacent tear at left that have been closed on verso with paper tape, and damp stains along the edges of the sheet.