Map of Spain and Portugal with the Frontiers of France; describing the Post Roads, Relays, &c.

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Rare map dating towards the end of King Ferdinand VII's reign and the outbreak of the first of the Carlist Wars. Engraved by W.R. Gardner, hand coloured, dissected in 20 sections mounted on linen 80 x 66cm, in dark green cloth slipcase with publisher's labels to front and spine 14 x 21cm. Scale 69.5 British Statute Miles to 1 Degree (scales are also given for Spanish, Portuguese, and Common French Leagues). Minorca is shown in an inset. Details include capitals and great cities, smaller cities, small towns, great villages, small villages, hamlets, inns, convents, forts, fortified places, archbishoprics, bishoprics, ports, post relays, and post roads. Map very good, tanned with some spotting and foxing. Slipcase about very good with some scuffing, and dulling to labels. Only 2 other copies located on Worldcat and Jisc (BL, University of Manchester). N° de ref. del artículo 4102

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