Framed Hand-Colored Early 18th Century Herman Moll Map of Spain and Portugal

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Framed Hand-Colored Early 18th Century Herman Moll Map of Spain and Portugal

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An 18th century copper plate engraved map of Spain and Portugal with attractive original outline hand-coloring entitled "A New And Exact Map Of Spain & Portugal Divided Into Its Kingdoms And Principalities & C., With Ye Principal Roads And Considerable Improvements, The Whole Rectifyd According To Ye. Newest Observations" by Herman Moll, first published in London in 1711. The cartouche in the right lower corner depicts a lion holder a sword atop a display of multiple coats of arms. Below are flags, armor and weapons. The map is dedicated to Field Marshal John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, who commanded the British forces in Spain, during the War of Spanish Succession in 1711 and 1712. The English victories in the battles of Gibraltar and Fort Mahon are shown on the map. Also of interest is the 'Advertisment', containing one of Moll also includes the statement 'Among all ye Cheats that ye world are dayly abus'd with, none have lately been more Scandalous than that of Maps', which refers to the frequent plagiarism of his work by competitors. The map is presented in an ornate black and brown wood frame with beaded design inner and outer margins, with a cream-colored mat. There are three vertical folds, as issued. There is mild discoloration along the right fold and minimal separation superiorly, as well as mild discoloration at the periphery of the margins and faint creases in the left lower corner and light or faded text in a small area on the left. Herman Moll (1654-1732) was a prominent mapmaker in London in the early eighteenth century, having moved from Germany in the late 17th century. He initially worked for English printers, but soon opened his own establishment around 1690. He was a friend of the scientist Robert Hooke, the archaeologist William Stuckley, the authors Jonathan Swift and Daniel Defoe, and the pirates William Dampier, Woodes Rogers and William Hacke. He published many atlases, as well as individual maps. He also produced book illustrations, including maps, for books by the pirate William Dampier and Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels. Moll died in 1732.

Creator:
Herman Moll (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 27.88 in (70.82 cm)Width: 42.13 in (107.02 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1710-1719
Date of Manufacture:
1711
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Alamo, CA
Reference Number:
Seller: # 47001stDibs: LU5206225283552