PLAN OF GIBRALTER
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Attractive and reasonably rare map of Gibralter by John Gibson for the Gentlemans magazine 1762.
Detailed map with fortifications and an inset of the Bay of Gibraltar
Excellent hand colour
Folds as issued
Very good condition
Publication: Published in the Gentleman's magazine
code : M4199
Cartographer : John GIBSON
Date : 1762 London
Size : 17*45 cms
availability : Sold
Price : Sold
John Gibson, contemporary to Bellin and Bonne, was an important British cartographer of the late 18th century. He produced thousands of maps and was noted as a skilled engraver and sculptor. Gibson's most important work is the pocket sized 1758 Atlas Minimus. Gibson unfortunately was not as astute in his personal life as he was with the engravers pen and spent much of his life in and out of debtor's prison.
