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Auction 180, Lot 482
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"Novissima Regnorum Portugalliae et Algarbiae Descriptio", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Portugal

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.1 x 23 inches
48.5 x 58.4 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 Sevilla. The map is finely detailed with the locations of fortifications, roads, churches, abbeys, and hundreds of tiny villages. It is decorated with two fine cartouches, each embellished in the classical manner with putti and coats of arms.

References:

Condition: B+

A sharp impression in full contemporary color with a few small stains at left, one tiny hole, and minor color offsetting. A centerfold separation at left has been partially closed with old paper in the margin on recto.

Estimate: $350 - $425

Sold for: $225

Closed on 11/18/2020

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