| Cartograph: |
Pieter Mortier (*1661 - †1711) |
| Title: |
Theatre de la Guerre en Espagne et en Portugal |
| Publisher/ Year: |
Amsterdam, Pieter Mortier, circa 1700 |
| Sheet Size: |
102.0 x 125.0 cm (40.2 x 49.2 inches) |
| Plate Size: |
96.0 x 120.0 cm (37.8 x 47.2 inches) |
| A exceptional detailed wall map of Spain and Portugal with a huge beautiful designed title cartouche. Printed from 4 plates, two each already joined. Size of both sheets is 102 x 62,5 cm each, joint is will be result wall map with 96 x 120 cm printed area. The map was later republished by Pierre Mortier's sons Jean and Cornelis, this copy is the first state published by Pierre itself. |
| Early print of the plate with dark and clear impression. Minor marginal browning. |
| About the Cartograph/ Printer: Pieter und David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit. |
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