Antique Map of Spain by Covens & Mortier, c.1740

€ 525

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1740
Mapmaker / artist: Pieter und David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business
Sheet size: 53 × 65 cm (20.9 × 25.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGI-00096

About this sheet

Antique map Spain titled 'L?Espagne dressée sur la Description qui en a eté faite par Rodrigo Mendez Sylva (..)'. Beautiful map of Spain with decorative title cartouche. Engraved by J. van Lugtenburg after G. de l'Isle. Artists and Engravers: Pieter und David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Original/contemporary hand coloring, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1740
Overall size: 65 x 53 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 59.5 x 47 cm.

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