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Auction 155, Lot 482

"Novissima Regnorum Portugalliae et Algarbiae Descriptio", Danckerts, Theodore

Subject: Spain & 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 topography. It is decorated with a fine drape-style title cartouche held aloft by putti and a coat of arms. The map is oriented with north to the right by a decorative compass rose.

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Condition: A

A dark impression with original color in the map and later color in the decorative elements. There are centerfold separations at top and bottom that just touch the border and have been closed on verso with archival material. Remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $160

Closed on 11/18/2015

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