Mercator Hondius: Portugalliae
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Cartographer:
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Mercator Hondius
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Title:
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Portugalliae
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Date:
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c. 1619
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Published:
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Amsterdam
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Width:
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19 inches / 49 cm
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Height:
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13 inches / 34 cm
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Map ref:
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SP2108
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Description:
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| Finely-embellished Dutch Golden Age map of Portugal. Presented with two large, Mannerist cartouches, a compass rose, and several sailing ships. Engraved by Baptista van Doetecum in 1600 and based upon the first known printed map of Portugal by Alvares Secco in 1560. French text on the verso. Fine original hand colour. [SP2108] |