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Auction 208, Lot 418

"Hespagne", Tassin, Christophe Nicholas

Subject: Spain & Portugal

Period: 1651 (published)

Publication: Carte Generalle de la Geographie Royale

Color: Hand Color

Size:
7.1 x 5.8 inches
18 x 14.7 cm
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A charming small map of the Iberian Peninsula that extends to include the Balearic Islands. The map locates numerous cities, regional boundaries, and the river systems. Adorned with a decorative cartouche that incorporates the distance scale. Published by Nicolas Berey.

References: Pastoureau, TASSIN I A [8].

Condition: B+

A nice impression with light soiling, toning along the edges of the sheet, and a small worm hole in Andalusia. There are binding holes in the left blank margin.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/22/2026

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