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"Castiliae Veteris et Novae Descriptio", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southeastern Spain

Period: 1606 (dated)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.8 x 14.3 inches
50.3 x 36.3 cm

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A fine early map of Spain showing the area of Castile with numerous cities and towns including Madrid and Toledo. The map is beautifully embellished with three strapwork cartouches and the Castilian coat of arms. Latin text on verso, published between 1613-23.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6055:1A.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with some stains that are mostly confined to the blank margins, entering the image only at bottom right. There are short centerfold separations at top and bottom that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/22/2026

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"Castiliae Veteris et Novae Descriptio", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southeastern Spain

Period: 1606 (dated)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.8 x 14.3 inches
50.3 x 36.3 cm

A fine early map of Spain showing the area of Castile with numerous cities and towns including Madrid and Toledo. The map is beautifully embellished with three strapwork cartouches and the Castilian coat of arms. Latin text on verso, published between 1613-23.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6055:1A.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with some stains that are mostly confined to the blank margins, entering the image only at bottom right. There are short centerfold separations at top and bottom that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/22/2026

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"Castiliae Veteris et Novae Descriptio", Mercator/Hondius

Subject: Southeastern Spain

Period: 1606 (dated)

Publication: Gerardi Mercatoris - Atlas sive Cosmographicae

Color: Hand Color

Size:

19.8 x 14.3 inches50.3 x 36.3 cm

A fine early map of Spain showing the area of Castile with numerous cities and towns including Madrid and Toledo. The map is beautifully embellished with three strapwork cartouches and the Castilian coat of arms. Latin text on verso, published between 1613-23.

References: Van der Krogt (Vol. I) #6055:1A.

Condition: B+

A dark impression on a lightly toned sheet with some stains that are mostly confined to the blank margins, entering the image only at bottom right. There are short centerfold separations at top and bottom that have been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $150

Closed on 4/22/2026

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19.8 x 14.3 inches
50.3 x 36.3 cm