Relation von der vergeblichen belagrung der haupt vestung Gibraltar : anno 1782 von 13 bis 17 sbre, 1782

Item — Drawer: 122 : L : 6, Section: 5

Identifier: 2020-IL-001-192

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

Dates

Creation: 1782

Creator

Will, Johann Martin, 1727-1806 (Contributor, Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

2 Sheets : 2 pages, 1 view of the siege and 1 cross-section ; 21 x 36 cm

Language of Materials

German

Additional Description

Reference numbers

Client reference #157; WAG #289345

Provenance

Cohen & Taliaferro LLC (item purchase at Christie's London 15 November 2006 sale lot 104), 30 November 2006.

Additional details

Not drawn to scale. View of the Grand Assault, which took place September 13 to 17, 1782 during the siege of Gibraltar. Includes text and references to points of interest. Second page includes cross-section of ships, with detailed description at bottom of page. In German.