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Auction 190, Lot 427

"Hispaniae Veteris Descriptio", Jansson, Jan

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1652 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
19.4 x 14.6 inches
49.3 x 37.1 cm
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This is a close copy of Abraham Ortelius' map of the same title, with redesigned cartouches. It is an elegant map depicting the Iberian peninsula in ancient times. The region of Gibraltar and Cadiz are included in a decorative architectural inset set atop Latin text and attended by allegorical figures. The title cartouche is draped with fruit. Beautifully engraved by Abraham Goos, one of the most important engravers of the period. Blank verso, possibly published in Georgius Hornius' Accuratissima Orbis Antiqui Delineatio (1652-84).

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6000H:1.2.

Condition: A

A nice impression with minor scattered foxing. There are a few edge tears and a light dampstain confined to the blank margins.

Estimate: $300 - $375

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/16/2022

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