1635 Map Fernando Alvaro Seco Portugallia et Algarbia qua olium Lusitania Framed

Description

Framed Hand Tinted Atlas pages from 1635 based on original first published in 1573. Beautiful map of Portugal with North oriented to the right. Based on Fernando Alvarez Secco, a Portuguese map maker whose map was used by various publishers until the end of the 17th century. This lovely example is adorned with numerous artistic embellishments including ships, coats-of-arms, two compass roses, and Neptune astride a sea monster. Framed in simple pine between two plates of glass. 8lb 10oz 24.5″x21″ Please see pictures for condition details as the photos are considered part of the description.

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