Large Decorative Map of the Iberian Peninsula

US$873

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

Sheet size: 49.8 × 66.8 cm (19.6 × 26.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13433-3

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

General age-related toning. Original folding line. Minor wear and soiling. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'L'Espagne (..)'. Large map of the Iberian Peninsula, including the Balearic Islands and part of the north coast of Africa. The map is based on the cartography of Rodrigo Mendez Sylva. The sheet is filled with detail and decorated with a beautiful title cartouche featuring Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind and Chloris, the goddess of spring and flowers. Originally published by Guillaume de l'Isle 1701, updated and republished by Philippe Buache in 1745 (signed lower right).