Antique Map of Spain by Covens & Mortier (c.1740)

Description: 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.