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Auction 101, Lot 382

"Gallaecia Regnum, descripta a F. Fer Ojea Ord. Praed.", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Spain

Period: 1640 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 15 inches
50.3 x 38.1 cm
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Handsome map of northwestern Spain, extending from the Asturias de Oviedo region and Aviles in the Northeast to Bayona and the Portuguese border on the South, centered on Santiago di Compostella. Finely decorated with the title cartouche displayed in a seashell, sailing ships, compass roses, putti and a coat of arms.

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Condition: A

Lovely original color, couple of tiny spots but still very good.

Estimate: $375 - $425

Sold for: $450

Closed on 12/4/2002

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