Alicante in a 1901 Antique Map: Maritime Gateway of Spain's Costa Blanca

The map is of the province of Madrid, the capital region of Spain, as it appeared in 1901. Here are the key features it displays: The map shows the central part of Spain, with the Guadarrama mountain range prominently visible, marking the natural border to the north of Madrid. Blue lines likely indicate rivers, including the Manzanares River, which flows through Madrid, and the Jarama River, a tributary to the Tagus. Red lines depict the roads and railways, outlining the infrastructure that connects Madrid's various towns and cities within the province and beyond. Symbols and labels mark the locations of cities, towns, and villages, with Madrid itself likely being the focal point. Dotted lines may represent the administrative divisions within the province. The map includes a legend (Signos Convencionales) that explains the symbols used for provincial capitals, roads, railways, and other geographic features. The coat of arms of Madrid, featuring a bear and a strawberry tree (madroño), is prominently featured, symbolizing the city's and the province's historical coat of arms. About the province of Madrid: Madrid is not only the capital of Spain but also the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, both geographically and politically. The city is renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum's works by Goya, Velázquez, and other Spanish masters. The province of Madrid is characterized by a blend of historical and modern elements, with a rich cultural life that includes theater, opera, and flamenco, as well as gastronomy that features a mix of traditional Spanish dishes and international cuisine...

This antique map is a historical map of the province of Santander (currently known as Cantabria) from the year 1901. Santander is located along the northern coast of Spain, bordering...

This historical map is of Palencia, a province in the northern part of Spain. Palencia is situated within the autonomous community of Castilla y León. It is bordered by the provinc...

The map for sale illustrates the province of La Rioja, with its capital Logroño, as of the year 1901. The map details various geographic and man-made features: - **Topography**: It ...

Antique map titled 'Plan de la Baye d'Alicant'. Black and white harbor chart /port plan of Alicante Bay, Spain. This map originates from the scarce atlas 'Recueil de Plusiers Plans d...

The image for sale is a historical map of Spanish possessions in North Africa, dated 1903. The map includes the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, the Chafarinas Islands, the Alhucemas I...

The National Publishing Company's road map of New Jersey, showing all county and township divisions, cities villages and post-offices, railroads, ste...

Super map of Spain and Portugal Copper plate engraving by A. Bell Published, circa 1790. Unframed.  

Author: ORTEGA-MOREJON, Jose Maria De. Title: Cuentos De Color De Lila Y Fragmentos Sin Color. Publisher: Madrid: Miguel Ginesta, Impresor De La Real Casa, 1887. Description: First Edition, presentation copy, from the library of Queen Isabella II of Spain. 1 vol., 8-3/8" x 5-15/16", inscribed on the half-title to Queen Isabella by Ortega-Morejon "Isabel II, gloriosa Soberana de los espanoles", bound in full tan morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers ruled in gilt, gilt crown and initials of the Queen to the front cover, gilt crest to the rear cover, gilt dentelles, white silk morie doublures and endpapers, all edges gilt. Condition: Internally clean and bright, hinges fine, head and foot of spine fine, overall Very good. Additional information: Isabella II (10 October 1830 – 9 April 1904), was Queen of Spain from 29 September 1833 until 30 September 1868. Shortly before her birth, the King Ferdinand VII...

Great map of Spain and Portugal Copper-plate engraving Drawn and engraved by Thomas Clerk, Edinburgh. Published by Mackenzie And Dent, 1817 Unframed.

Great map of Spain And Portugal Copper-plate engraving by Barlow Published by Brightly & Kinnersly, Bungay, Suffolk. 1806 Unframed.

Antique Pair of English Maritime Colored Etchings 1806. English hand-colored etchings of a 90 Gun Ship at Spithead and a Collier with a view of the S...