Lot #: 81046
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Portugallia et Algarbia quae olim Lusitania. |
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Selling price: $160
Sold in 2018 |
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Description
A striking map of Portugal with north oriented to the right. This lovely map by Jansson is adorned with numerous artistic embellishments including ships, coats-of-arms, two compass roses, and a festively-attired Neptune riding a sea monster.
French text on verso. Prepared by Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese map maker who's map was used by various publishers till the end of the 17th century.
Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664) was a Dutch cartographer and publisher who lived and worked in Amsterdam during the 17th century.
French text on verso. Prepared by Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese map maker who's map was used by various publishers till the end of the 17th century.
Johannes Janssonius (1588-1664) was a Dutch cartographer and publisher who lived and worked in Amsterdam during the 17th century.