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Auction 203, Lot 480

"Reyno de Gallicia, y de Leon", Tassin, Christophe Nicholas

Subject: Northwestern Spain

Period: 1651 (published)

Publication: Cartes Generales des Provinces de France et d'Espagne

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5.9 x 4.1 inches
15 x 10.4 cm
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This charming small map depicts northwestern Spain and extends as far east as Villaviciosa and Zamora. The map is embellished with two small ships and a ribbon-style distance scale. According to Pastoureau, the map was likely engraved by H. Picart. Published by Nicolas Berey.

References: Pastoureau, TASSIN III D.

Condition: A

A nice impression on a sheet with a bunch of grapes watermark with minor marginal soiling.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $325

Closed on 4/23/2025

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