London: Isaac Basire, 1745. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 14 1/4" x 19" A detailed city plan of Barcelona in the 18th century, showing street grids, fortifications, roads, waterways, and surrounding topography. Major points of interest are lettered corresponding with an index in the upper right corner. Several ships are illustrated in the harbor. Published for Mr Tindal's Continuation of Mr Rapin's History of England James Basire (1704-1768) was a London based engraver, producing mostly maps and book illustrations. He..... More