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Auction 196, Lot 476

"La Castille Vieiele et Nouvelle l'Estramadura de Castille et de Leon", Fer, Nicolas de

Subject: Western Spain

Period: 1706 (dated)

Publication: Atlas ou Recueil de Cartes Geographiques…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
23 x 17.3 inches
58.4 x 43.9 cm
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This uncommon map of the heart of Spain includes Palencia, Segovia, Madrid, Tarazona, and Toledo. The map is divided into provinces and filled with rivers, roads, and place names. Madrid, Valladolid, Badajoz and numerous other large cities are depicted with miniature castles. Adorned with a decorative rococo-style title cartouche featuring the coat of arms of Castile.

References: Pastoureau, FER II C [66].

Condition: B+

Issued on paper with wide margins and a Maltese cross watermark. There is light toning along the centerfold and a few spots of foxing. A narrow dampstain is confined to the top sheet edge.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/7/2024

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