Subject: Spain
Period: 1638 (circa)
Publication: Le Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
Fine, decorative map of the southeastern part of Spain from the Strait of Gibraltar to Alicante, including Marbella, Malaga, Sevilla, Granada and Almeria. The map is richly adorned with a title cartouche, scale of miles cartouche featuring a cartographer, two coats of arms, two compass roses and a sea battle. French text on verso.
References: Van der Krogt (Atlantes) #6130:2.
Condition: A
Lovely original color. Repair at bottom centerfold and a couple of small rust spots, still overall very good.