Set of 2 sheets 1. Old collage in which the richly decorated border segments of maps were mounted onto a backing sheet. These elements are in fact taken directly from the decorative borders of these 17th-century maps. Panoramas of major Iberian cities and fortresses are presented in oval and curved frames: Top left: Lisbona, Sevilia, Madrid (the royal capital in the center of a large cartouche). Bottom left: Granada (the historic Moorish fortress city). Bottom center: Cisterna Granatensis (a cistern or fortification near Granada). Bottom right: Toledo (the ancient imperial city) Contemporary regional costumes are depicted along the edges, showcasing the diversity of the population. Sheet size: 26 x 26 cm Condition: agetoning and staining 2. Copperplate engraved map titled “L’Espagne”, published by Pieter van der Aa (Leiden) 1728. The map depicts the Iberian Peninsula, including Spain and Portugal, with detailed representation of regions, cities, rivers, and mountain ranges. sheet size: 24 x 33,5 cm Condition: light agetoning, stains and a small hole at the bottom edge, old folds, slightly creased at the left margin