"Portugallia et Algarbia quae olim Lusitania", Blaeu, (Family)

Beautiful map of Portugal with north oriented to the right by two superb compass roses. The cartography is based on Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese chart maker whose (1560) map was used by various publishers until the end of the 17th century. This lovely example is adorned with numerous artistic embellishments including ships, coats-of-arms, Neptune astride a sea monster, and a title cartouche flanked by Moors using scientific instruments. The imprint of Willem and Joannes Blaeu at lower right. Dutch text on verso.

References: Goss (Blaeu) #57.

Condition: A+

Fine impression and color with clean wide original margins. There is a tiny spot in the distance scale that does not distract from the overall fine quality of the map.