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Auction 176, Lot 708

"[Lot of 2] Reges Asturiae, et Legionis. Potentiss: Reg: Catholici F. Philippo Dominico Victorio... [and] Reges Arrag. Veteres. Al Illmo: Senor, don Alonso de la Cueva y Benavides...", Albrizzi, Girolamo

Subject: Heraldry, Spain

Period: 1740 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.4 x 15.5 inches
23.9 x 39.4 cm
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A. Reges Asturiae, et Legionis. Potentiss: Reg: Catholici F. Philippo Dominico Victorio... This elaborate engraving shows the family tree of the rulers of the Kingdom of Asturias and Leon in northwestern Spain. The tree extends from Pelagius (717) to Alphonso VII (1126). At the bottom of the engraving is a view of the city of Ecija and the surrounding countryside. Elegantly decorated by two coats of arms and cartouches.

B. Reges Arrag. Veteres. Al Illmo: Senor, don Alonso de la Cueva y Benavides... This decorative engraving shows the rulers of Aragon in northeastern Spain covering the period from the 9th to 12th centuries. The tree branch ends at Alfonso II, the first of the House of Barcelona. Includes an attractive view of the city of Burgos at bottom.

Latin text on versos. Sizes vary slightly.

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Condition: A

Dark impressions with light text show-through and minor soiling mostly in the margins. The right side margin of the first sheet has been extended to better accommodate framing.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $90

Closed on 2/12/2020

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