Spain & Portugal 1797 Philadelphia engraved Vallance scarce map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsSpain and Portugal.
(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Iberia, Spain, Portugal, Madrid, Barcelona, Toledo, Seville, Cadiz, Lisbon).
Issued 1797-8, Philadelphia by Dodson. Engraved by Vallance.
A scarce 18th century American produced map, among a handful produced in the country prior to 1800.
Late 18th century American engraved map with attractive hand color.
Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Any age flaws mostly minor and easy to overlook or forgive.
Sheet Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 10" W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 6 1/2" H x 8 1/2" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Wheat & Brun, Maps Published in America Before 1800, 796.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R29554].