Setubal Portugal Bodenehr c1720 Europe war fortifications map antique urban plan

Setubal

(Portugal)

Issued c.1720, Augsburg Germany by engraver & print seller Gabriel Bodenehr

Charming early 18th century original engraved map.

By one of the most well known men working in Germany in the map & print trade in this era. Delightful level of abstraction, the outlines of the very early fortified walls still very much present, numerous sailing ships in the harbor/ coastline, topography shown, text below the birds-eye prospect view.

A picture is worth a thousand words. The photos are a major part of the item description. Please examine them closely, as what you see is what we will send you.

[note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.].

Map remains well preserved. Some light age wear or surface spotting/ soiling which is visible within the scan. Paper and image remains overall clean & sound, map will look nice once displayed.

Old maps & prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price.

Great old vintage antique map entirely worthy of hanging for display.

A cartographic depiction captured in a manner entirely unique to this era.

Sheet measures c.  7 7/8" H x  11 1/2" W.

Printed area measures c. 4 1/2" H x  6 1/4" W

Tooleys Dictionary of Map Makers, v. 1, p. 156- discussing the family history and chronology of some of the works

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