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Auction 143, Lot 536
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"Novissima Regnorum Portugalliae et Algarbiae Descriptio", Danckerts, Justus

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.3 x 16.6 inches
54.1 x 42.2 cm
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This striking map of the whole of Portugal and the contiguous parts of Spain extends as far east as Salamanca and Seville. The map is finely detailed with the locations of towns of various sizes, political boundaries, and the topography. It is decorated with a fine drape-style title cartouche held aloft by putti and a coat of arms. The map is oriented to the right by a decorative compass rose.

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Condition: B+

Bold original color with light toning and professional repairs to a few small centerfold separations and some cracks at far right caused by the oxidation of the green pigment.

Estimate: $475 - $550

Sold for: $240

Closed on 2/13/2013

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