1730 – J. B. Homann – Regnorum Hispaniae et Portugalliae

Title:          “Regnorum Hispaniae et Portugalliae Tabula Generalis jam nuper edita, nunc denuo revisa, aucta e ad Usum Scholarum”

Description:

Very detailed and impressive map of Spain and Portugal. In the lower right corner, large cartouche adorned with a beautiful engraving depicting an episode of the Spanish War of Succession, the embarkation of troops at sea, directed by Archduke Carlos. In the lower part an angel holds the shields of Spain and Portugal.

Published in Johann Baptist Homann atlas “Grosser Atlas über die ganze Welt” in Nuremberg, 1730.

Cartographer:     Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724)
Sheet size:           50,5 x 60,5 cm
Year:                     1730
Technique:          copper engraving

Condition:
Good condition! Original contemporary colors, strong press and on watermarked paper. Few small brownish spots present. Tiny separations in middle fold. Original condition without any restoration or cleaning!

This is an original antique map published in 1730 and NOT a modern copy or reprint!