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Auction 208, Lot 423
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"Catalonia", Tassin, Christophe Nicholas

Subject: Northeastern 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 the Catalonia region in northeastern Spain and includes the cities of Barcelona, Lleida, Tarragona, and Narbonne, France. A small compass rose orients the map with north to the top right. The map is adorned with two sailing ships, a simple distance scale, and a decorative title cartouche. 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, marginal soiling, and a chip at top right.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/22/2026

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