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Auction 138, Lot 581

"Les Royaumes de Valence et de Murcie…", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Spain

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.3 x 21 inches
38.9 x 53.3 cm
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The kingdoms of Valencia and Murcia, on the eastern coast of Spain, are the focus of this map. Mountains, rivers, and towns of various sizes are depicted throughout with boundaries between each region. At top the title cartouche is flanked by the coats of arms of Valencia at left and Murcia at right. The map includes an inset of the Balearic Islands, complete with its own title, Le Royaume de Maillorque Compose des isles Maillorque Minorque et Ivica, and a decorative border featuring a firing cannon.

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Condition: B+

Original outline color on watermarked paper with wide margins, light offsetting, and marginal soiling. There is faint toning along centerfold and a short centerfold separation at left, far from map image.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $210

Closed on 12/7/2011

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