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Auction 177, Lot 443

"Antiquorum Hispaniae Episcopatuum Geographica Descriptio Nova", Halma, Francois

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1705 (circa)

Publication: Geographia Sacra

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.5 x 14.5 inches
49.5 x 36.8 cm
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This handsome map of the Iberian peninsula extends to show the Balearic Islands. The ancient provinces are illustrated along with rivers, mountains, and a handful of cities. Embellished with three cartouches, including a drape-style title cartouche held aloft by a trio of putti.

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Condition: A

A dark impression on paper with a fleur-de-lis coat of arms watermark and very light toning.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 4/29/2020

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