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Auction 129, Lot 576
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"Portugallia et Algarbia quae olim Lusitania", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1647 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 15 inches
49.5 x 38.1 cm
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A pair of compass roses orient this beautiful map of Portugal with to the right. The cartography is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese chart maker whose map was used by various publishers until the end of the 17th century. This lovely map is adorned with numerous artistic embellishments including ships, coats-of-arms, and a festively-attired Neptune astride a sea monster. Two surveyors flank the title cartouche. Dutch text on verso.

References:

Condition: A

Sharp impression with some faint toning and a professional repair in the margin at bottom centerfold.

Estimate: $500 - $600

Sold for: $375

Closed on 9/23/2009

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