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Auction 193, Lot 497

"La Castille Propre ou Vieille, et la Nouvelle; avec l'Estremadure Castillane Dresse sur les Memoires de Rodrigo Mendes Silva, et Autres", Visscher/Schenk

Subject: Central Spain

Period: 1700 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
29.9 x 17.6 inches
75.9 x 44.7 cm
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This large map on two joined sheets covers the heart of Spain with Madrid at center. The map provides detailed information on the topography and distinguishes the major cities, fortifications and university towns, as well as hundred of tiny villages and roads. It covers the Mediterranean coastline from Tarragona to Alicante and inland to the border with Portugal. The title cartouche is festooned with symbols of war and incorporates a legend.

References:

Condition: A

A sharp impression with full contemporary color on a bright sheet, issued folding with one tiny hole in the image and a short fold separation at top that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $400 - $475

Sold for: $300

Closed on 6/21/2023

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