"Granata, et Murcia Regna", Blaeu, (Family)

A 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. French text on verso, published between 1635-38.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #6130:2.

Condition: B+

A crisp impression with full contemporary color. There is some minor foxing and a 6" fold separation at top that has been closed on verso with archival tissue. Light toning is confined to the blank margins and there are some tape remnants on the sheet edges on verso.