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Auction 177, Lot 439
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"Hispania Nova Tabula", Ruscelli, Girolamo

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1574 (published)

Publication: La Geografia di Claudio Tolomeo Alessandrino…

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.8 x 7.1 inches
24.9 x 18 cm
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This is a slightly enlarged version of Gastaldi's modern map of the Iberian peninsula. The map names several towns and cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Lisbon, and Porto. It is a copper engraving in the Italian style with stippled seas. There is nice detail of the mountains of the region. Italian text on verso.

References: Mickwitz & Miekkavaara #220-30; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.PTOL-10e.

Condition: B+

There are three worm holes in the border at bottom, light toning along the centerfold, and printer's ink residue.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 4/29/2020

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