Zaragoza: Crossroads of Heritage - The 1901 Cartographic Chronicle
€ 320
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1901
Sheet size
37.5 × 51 cm (14.8 × 20.1 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-13642-47
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
Good condition. Central vertical folding lines as issued. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue, especially around the edges and folding lines, adding to its patina. Check the images carefully.
About this sheet
The print on sale is a historical map of the province of Zaragoza, Spain, dated 1901. The title on the map is "ZARAGOZA. 1901." This map details the geographical features of Zaragoza with contour lines and color gradations to indicate elevation, as well as highlighting rivers, roads, and rail networks. The provincial capital, Zaragoza city, is prominently marked. Symbols used on the map include those for provincial capitals, towns, churches, ruins, lighthouses, and more, with a legend ("Signos Convencionales") explaining these symbols.
Zaragoza is known for:
1. **Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar**: One of the most famous Marian sanctuaries in the Catholic world, which according to tradition, was visited by the Virgin Mary.
2. **Mudejar Architecture**: Zaragoza has numerous examples of Mudejar architecture, a style that is a blend of Christian and Moorish design, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. **Fiestas del Pilar**: A major festival in honor of the Virgin del Pilar, featuring religious processions, concerts, and exhibitions.
4. **Location**: It is situated on the banks of the Ebro River and has historically been a crossroads between Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao.
5. **Gastronomy**: The region's cuisine is known for its variety and richness, influenced by the Ebro Valley and Aragonese culinary traditions.
6. **La Lonja**: A Renaissance building of significant historical importance in the city, used for commercial exchanges during the 16th century.
7. **Roman Heritage**: Zaragoza was founded as the Roman city of Caesaraugusta, and remnants of its Roman walls and forum can still be seen.
8. **The Palace of Aljafería**: An 11th-century Moorish castle, which later became the residence of the Kings of Aragon, and is now home to the Aragonese parliament.
