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"Castilia Vetus", Tassin, Christophe Nicholas
Subject: Central Spain
Period: 1651 (published)
Publication: Cartes Generales des Provinces de France et d'Espagne
Color: Hand Color
Size:
6 x 4.2 inches
15.2 x 10.7 cm
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This charming small map depicts the region around Madrid and includes the cities of Vallodolid, Segovia, Toledo, and Cuenca. A small compass rose orients the map with north to the right. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche that incorporates the 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 with marginal soiling, some mildew spots in the right blank margin, and chipping along the edges of the sheet.
Estimate: $110 - $140
Price: $80
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