Mercator Hondius
Castiliae Veteris et Novae Descriptio, 1630 c
14 x 20 in
35.6 x 50.8 cm
35.6 x 50.8 cm
SP2238
Regional map of Castille, here in its two regions, entitled Old and New Castille. Additionally, the region of Extremadura can be seen in the southwest corner. This is the folio...
Regional map of Castille, here in its two regions, entitled Old and New Castille. Additionally, the region of Extremadura can be seen in the southwest corner.
This is the folio edition of the regional map of Old Castille, based on Mercator's geography. The date of 1606 below the cartouche refers to the engraving date. This geographical model was used by most of the major Dutch Golden Age map makers including Blaeu and Valk and Schenk.
Coloured. [SP2238]
This is the folio edition of the regional map of Old Castille, based on Mercator's geography. The date of 1606 below the cartouche refers to the engraving date. This geographical model was used by most of the major Dutch Golden Age map makers including Blaeu and Valk and Schenk.
Coloured. [SP2238]
