This is one of the earliest and most beautiful maps of Portugal. It is oriented with north to the right and richly adorned with two large cartouches, sailing ships and a very devilish-looking sea monster. The map is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco's map of 1560. This is the first state.
References: Van den Broecke #26.
Condition: A
Sharp impression. Old paper repair on recto in bottom margin. Minor crease in map.