Spain & Portugal c.1750 Homann lovely decorative folio map w/ war cartouche
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsRegnorum Hispaniiae & Portugalliae.
(Europe, Iberia, Hispania, Spain, Portugal, Galicia, Leon, Castille, Catalonia, Valencia, Andalusia, Granada).
Issued c. 1740-50, Nuremberg by Homann.
Fine mid 18th century folio sheet engraved map, with full original hand color. Large decorative cartouche with dozens of figures and tall mast ships in the water area.
Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, trivial small scattered age spotting, light wear from time and handling, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. Mostly clean, worthy of display.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet Measures c. 21 1/2" H x 24 "W.
Engraved Area Measures c. 19 1/4" H x 22" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 2, pp. 361.
[R22291-BR125].