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1828 Malte-Brun Map of Spain and Portugal

This is an attractive example of the 1828 Malte-Brun map of Spain and Portugal. The map covers the Iberian Peninsula from the Bay of Biscay in the north to the Strait of Gibraltar in the south and from the Atlantic Ocean to Catalonia in the East. The Balearic Islands of Minorca, Majorca, and Ibiza and the southern part of France are also included. The Pyrenees Mountains, the natural boundary between Spain and France, are also identified. A beautiful example of the American map publisher Samuel Augustus Mitchell Jr.�s 1872 map of France, Spain and Portugal, as well as the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Majorca, and Minorca. An inset in the upper left quadrant focuses on Switzerland. Another inset map in the lower right quadrant depicts the Island of Corsica. .This map also identifies various cities, towns, rivers and an assortment of additional topographical details. A fine example of Adam and Charles Black's 1851 map of Spain and Portugal. The map covers all of Spain and Portugal from the Pyrenees to the Strait of Gibraltar and includes the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Majorca, and Minorca. The lower right quadrant features an inset map of Gibraltar. As this map was printed liberal sentiments within Spain were gaining popularity. A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Spain and Portugal. Like most of Colton's Europe maps, this map was derived from an earlier wall map of the World produced by Colton and D. Griffing Johnson. The map covers all of Spain and Portugal from France to the Strait of Gibraltar and includes the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Majorca, and Minorca. Lower right hand quadrant has an inset map of Gibraltar. A delightfully whimsical 1846 map of Spain and Portugal, from a German kinderatlas or children's atlas. The map details Spain and Portugal. The whole is surrounded by a wide border featuring charming vignettes meant to illustrate the peoples and cultures of the region. These include a matador fighting a bull, a couple performing the flamenco etc. The map is accompanied by its adjacent page, which includes a poetic history of the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal in German gothic type. This is Karl von Spruner�s 1854 map of the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal) illustratingits ecclesiastical divisions. The map covers all of Spain and Portugal from France to the Mediterranean Sea. It also includes the Balearic Islands and shows part of Algeria. Shows locations of various dioceses. The whole is rendered in finely engraved detail exhibiting throughout the fine craftsmanship of the Perthes firm. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of Spain under the Roman Empire. The map covers all of Iberia under the Roman Republic from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. This includes Hispanic Citerior or Tarraconensis, consisting of the Baetica and Lusitania. Includes the Balearic Islands. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. An uncommon and extremely attractive 1852 map of Iberia or Spain and Portugal by A. Vuillemin. The map covers all of Spain and Portugal from France to the Mediterranean Sea and includes the Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Majorca, and Minorca. Throughout, the map identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. As this map was drawn the Spanish prime minister Juan Bravo Murillo was dismissed form office . This is a rare example of Aaron Arrowsmith's 1828 map of Spain and Portugal. The map covers the Iberian Peninsula from the Bay of Biscay in the north to the Strait of Gibraltar in the south and from Algarve in Portugal to Catalonia in the East. Includes the Balearic Islands of Minorca, Majorca, and Ibiza. The regional political boundaries are colored and relief shown by hachures. During this period Portugal on the cusp of the War of the Two Brothers. An uncommon c. 1700 map of Spain and Portugal. The map covers the entirety of Iberia as well as adjacent portions of Frances and Africa, and the disproportionally outsized Balearic Islands of Ibiza, Majorca, and Minorca. An elaborate allegorical title cartouche appears in the lower right quadrant representing a queen accepting offerings from various subjects who themselves seem to be emerging from the sea. A fine first edition example of M. Lapie�s 1831 map of ancient Iberia or modern day Spain and Portugal. The map covers all of Iberia under the Roman Republic from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. This includes Hispanic Citerior or Tarraconensis, consisting of the Baetica, Lusitania and Carthaginensis. Although the Romans controlled most of the Iberian Peninsula from about 218 BCE, it took them close to two centuries to fully subjugate the region. A fine first edition example of M. Lapie�s 1831 map of the Iberia or Spain and Portugal. The map covers all of Spain and Portugal from France to the Mediterranean Sea and from the Atlantic to the Balearic Islands. During this period Portugal on the cusp of the War of the Two Brothers. In 1826, Peter IV of Portugal abdicated his thrown in favor of his seven year old daughter Maria da Gloria, on the condition that she marry her uncle (Peter�s brother) Miguel. A fine example of Thomas Cowperthwait and S. A. Mitchell�s 1854 map of Spain and Portugal. The whole is engraved and colored in Mitchell�s distinctive style with green border work and vivid pastels. Political and topographical features are noted and color coded with elevation rendered by hachure. An inset map of the Environs of Madrid is featured in the map�s lower right quadrant. Includes the Balearic Islands: Ibiza, Majorca and Minorca. This map was prepared by S. A. This fascinating hand colored 1815 map of Spain and Portugal is beautifully engraved in the minimalist English style pioneered in the early part of the 19th century. Thomson�s map includes both countries in full, with Spain being divided into its various semi-autonomous provinces. The Balearic Island of Minorca, Majorca, and Ibiza are prominent in the left hand quadrants of the map. Thomson maps are known for their stunning color, awe inspiring size, and magnificent detail. This is Karl von Spruner�s 1865 map of Hispania (modern day Spain and Portugal). Under the Roman Republic, Hispania or Iberia was divided into two provinces: Hispania Citerior and Hispania Ulterior �both of which are noted here. Later, during the Roman Principate, Hispania Ulterior was divided into two new provinces, Baetica and Lusitania, while Hispania Citerior was renamed Tarraconensis, which is illustrated on this map. A fine example of Rigobert Bonne and Guilleme Raynal�s 1780 map of Spain and Portugal. Includes the islands of Ibiza, Minorque, and Majorque. Shows towns, rivers, some topographical features, political boundaries and important roadways. Drawn by R. Bonne for G. Raynal�s Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre, Dress� pour l'Histoire Philosophique et Politique des �tablissemens et du Commerce des Europ�ens dans les Deux Indes . A beautiful 1855 first edition example of Colton's map of Spain and Portugal. Color coded according to provincial divisions. An inset map in the upper right quadrant details the Gibraltar. Throughout, Colton identifies various cities, towns, rivers and assortment of additional topographical details. Surrounded by Colton's typical spiral motif border. Dated and copyrighted to J. H. Colton, 1855. Published from Colton's 172 William Street Office in New York City. Issued as page no. A beautiful example of Rizzi-Zannoni's curious decorative map of northern Portugal and Oporto. Covers from just north of Lisbon north to Galicia and east as far as Valladolid, Spain. Engraved in a highly unusual topographic style, this map offers excellent detail throughout showing mountains, rivers, forests, national boundaries, regional boundaries, forts, and cities. Title appears above the upper border of the map. A beautiful example of Jan Janvier's 1775 decorative map of Spain and Portugal. Covers the Iberian Peninsula as well as adjacent parts of France and Africa. Prominently displays the Balearic island sof Majorca, Minorca, and Ibiza. A large decorative title cartouche appears in the upper right quadrant. Drawn by J. Janvier c. 1771 for issue as plate no. 23 in Jean Lattre's 1776 issue of the Atlas Moderne . A large and dramatic J. B. B. D'Anville map of the western part of the Roman Empire. Covers from England (Brittania) and Ireland (Hibernia), south to Spain (Hispania) and Morocco (Mauretania), and east as far as Italy (Italia) and Dalmatia. Includes the western part of the Mediterranean Sea and the Adriatic. Details mountains rivers, cities, roadways, and lakes with political divisions highlighted in outline color.

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1828 Malte-Brun Map of Spain and Portugal