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"Legionis Regnum et Asturiarum Principatus", Blaeu, (Family)

Subject: Northern Spain

Period: 1643 (circa)

Publication: Theatre du Monde ou Nouvel Atlas

Color: Hand Color

Size:
19.8 x 15.1 inches
50.3 x 38.4 cm
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This handsome map covers the Cordillera Cantabrica region on the northwest coast of Spain. It is roughly centered on Leon and shows a small portion of Portugal around Braganca. The major cities included are Lugo, Oviedo, Leon, Burgos, Palencia, Lerma, and Valladoilid. The coat of arms above the decorative cartouche is held by two fierce lions. Further embellishing the map are a compass rose and a fancy scale of miles cartouche with an armillary sphere. French text on verso, published between 1643-50.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. II) #6010:2.

Condition: B

A crisp impression on watermarked paper with some light toning. A dampstain in the bottom margin just touches the border.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Price: $85

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