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. The cartouche at bottom contains a dedication from Secco to Cardinal Camerlengo, Guido Ascanius Sfortia that enumerates the great achievements of Portugal. This is the first state. German text on verso, published 1572-73.
References: Van den Broecke #26.
Condition: A
A crisp impression with minor soiling mostly confined to the margins.