"Portugallia et Algarbia quae olim Lusitania. Auctore Vernando Alvaro Secco", Blaeu, (Family)

Two superb compass roses orient this beautiful map of Portugal with north to the right. 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. The map 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 is at lower right. Dutch text on verso.

References: Goss (Blaeu) #57.

Condition: B+

Overall light age toned. Map image is fine with very crisp impression. Three tears in blank margins closed on verso.