Spain - Portugal ; Unknown - Manuscript map of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal - 1821-1850
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Manuscript map of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal, a copper‑engraved, hand‑coloured map from 1821–1850 of Spain and Portugal, with regions such as Castille Nouvelle, Andalousie, Grenade, Aragon, Catalogne, Galice, Asturie, Biscaye, Navarre, Estremadure, Valence, Murcie and Beira, measuring 30 × 46 cm.
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This unique, charming manuscript map depicts the entire Iberian Peninsula, showcasing the historical kingdoms and provinces of Spain and Portugal. The hand-drawn and hand-coloured manuscript map includes detailed hand-inked labels for regions such as Castille Nouvelle, Andalousie, Grenade, Aragon, Catalogne, Galice, Asturie, Biscaye, Navarre, Estremadure, Valence, Murcie, and Beira. The top edge explicitly marks the southern border area of France as "Frontières de France". The surrounding bodies of water are meticulously labeled (Ocean Occidental, Mer Méditerranée, Golfe de Lyon, Detroit de Gibraltar). The border features a classic hand-drawn latitude/longitude scale frame washed in a blue decorative watercolor finish.
Italy ca. 1826.
Dimensions: 21,5 x 33 cm (drawing), 30 x 46 cm (paper).
Good condition.
Attention for US buyers: Due to recent export problems higher shipping costs to the US apply!
This unique, charming manuscript map depicts the entire Iberian Peninsula, showcasing the historical kingdoms and provinces of Spain and Portugal. The hand-drawn and hand-coloured manuscript map includes detailed hand-inked labels for regions such as Castille Nouvelle, Andalousie, Grenade, Aragon, Catalogne, Galice, Asturie, Biscaye, Navarre, Estremadure, Valence, Murcie, and Beira. The top edge explicitly marks the southern border area of France as "Frontières de France". The surrounding bodies of water are meticulously labeled (Ocean Occidental, Mer Méditerranée, Golfe de Lyon, Detroit de Gibraltar). The border features a classic hand-drawn latitude/longitude scale frame washed in a blue decorative watercolor finish.
Italy ca. 1826.
Dimensions: 21,5 x 33 cm (drawing), 30 x 46 cm (paper).
Good condition.
Attention for US buyers: Due to recent export problems higher shipping costs to the US apply!
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Spain
Geographical specification
Portugal
Map maker/publisher
Unknown
Map/book title
Manuscript map of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal
Period
1821-1850
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Beautiful manuscript map of the Iberian Peninsula, Spain and Portugal
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
30 cm
Width
46 cm
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