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Striking 18th century plan of Saint Philippe, Minorca.
Detailed plan of the harbor and fortifications of Saint Philippe on the Island of Minorca.
The map provides a highly detailed look at St. Philippe's fortifications, along with the neighboring Fort St. Charles (22 Cannons), Fort la Reine (8 cannons), Fort Philippe (20 Cannons) and Fort Marlborough (6 Cannons).
Homann Heirs was a German publishing firm that enjoyed a major place in the European map market throughout the eighteenth century. Founded in 1702 by Johann Baptist Homann, the business passed to his son, Christoph, upon Johann’s death in 1724. Christoph died in 1730, aged only 27, and the firm was inherited by subsequent Homann heirs. This altered the name of the company, which was known as Homann Erben, or Homann heirs. The firm continued in business until 1848.
![[Minorca] 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. . . . 1794](https://storage.googleapis.com/raremaps/img/small/71522.jpg)
