Beautiful map of Portugal with north oriented to the right by two superb compass roses. The cartography is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese chart maker whose (1560) map was used by various publishers until the end of the 17th century. This lovely example is adorned with numerous artistic embellishments including ships, coats-of-arms, Neptune astride a sea monster, and a title cartouche flanked by Moors using scientific instruments. The imprint of Willem and Joannes Blaeu at lower right. Dutch text on verso.

References: Goss (Blaeu) #57.

Condition: A+

Fine impression and color with clean wide original margins. There is a tiny spot in the distance scale that does not distract from the overall fine quality of the map.