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Auction 180, Lot 481
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"Portugallia et Algarbia quae olim Lusitania. Auctore Vernando Alvero Secco", Merian, Matthaus

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1646 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
14.3 x 11 inches
36.3 x 27.9 cm
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This beautiful map of Portugal is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese mapmaker whose rendering was used by various publishers until the end of the 17th century. It is adorned with numerous artistic embellishments including ships, coats of arms, two compass roses, and Neptune astride a sea monster. North is oriented to the right.

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Condition: A

A dark impression, issued folding on watermarked paper with a couple printer's creases. The sheet has been professionally backed with archival tissue along the central fold to fill a couple small worm tracks.

Estimate: $200 - $240

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/18/2020

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