A pair of compass roses orient this beautiful map of Portugal with north to the right. The cartography is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese chart maker whose map was used by various publishers until the end of the 17th century. This lovely map is adorned with numerous artistic embellishments including ships, coats of arms, and a festively-attired Neptune astride a sea monster. Two surveyors flank the title cartouche, with a strapwork distance scale cartouche to the right. Latin text on verso, published in 1638.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6300:1B.

Condition: B

Full contemporary color on a sheet with light uneven toning and dampstaining in the margins.