Subject: Southeastern Spain
Period: 1647 (circa)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.7 x 14.9 inches
50 x 37.8 cm
Fine, decorative map of the southeastern part of Spain from the Strait of Gibraltar to Alicante, including Marbella, Malaga, Sevilla, Granada and Almeria. The map is richly adorned with a title cartouche, scale of miles cartouche featuring a cartographer, two coats of arms, two compass roses and a sea battle. A legend at bottom identifies archbishoprics, bishoprics, and universities. Dutch text on verso, published between 1647-64.
References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #6130:2.
Condition: B+
Full contemporary color on a bright sheet with wide margins and light soiling. There are some short edge tears along the edges of the sheet, well away from the image.