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Auction 178, Lot 334

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"A New & Accurate Map of Spain and Portugal. Drawn from Surveys Assisted by ye Most Approved Modern Maps and Charts...", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1766 (published)

Publication: The Maps and Charts to the Modern Part of the Universal History

Color: Black & White

Size:
17.1 x 14 inches
43.4 x 35.6 cm
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This handsome map of the Iberian Peninsula features excellent topographical detail and plenty of place names. Both Spain and Portugal are divided into their respective regions. Roads are delineated throughout the map. It extends to include the Balearic Islands, part of France, and a portion of northern Africa. Two insets appear in the bottom corners: The Harbour of Port Mahon (at left) and A Chart of the Straits of Gibralter with the Coast of Spain from Cadiz to Malaga (at right). A note to the left of the title cartouche credits Michelot and Bremond as sources for the coasts. The decorative title cartouche incorporates two distance scales and features a gentleman in local dress beside some livestock, with a town in the distance.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.BOW-2d #14.

Condition: A

A nice impression issued folding on a sheet with a fleur-de-lis watermark. There is some minor toning that is mostly confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $140 - $170

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Closed on 6/10/2020

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