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Auction 186, Lot 485

"Utriusque Castellae Nova Descriptio", Wit, Frederick de

Subject: Central Spain

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.7 x 16.2 inches
50 x 41.1 cm
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This superb map covers the heart of Spain including the cities of Cordova, Toledo, Madrid, and Cartagena. Fully engraved with mountains and tiny buildings symbolizing towns and villages. Richly decorated with three cartouches and three coats of arms. Blank verso.

References:

Condition: B

Contemporary color with scattered foxing, light offsetting, and a centerfold separation at bottom that extends 1" into the image.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/9/2022

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