Portugal. Diffusion of Useful Knowledge antique map. J & C Walker c1830

$180.00

Finely engraved antique map of Portugal published under the Superintendence of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Engraved by J & C Walker and published by Chapman and Hall in 1831.

It is uncommon to find such a detailed antique map of Portugal. The most usual format is for Portugal and Spain to be shown together. The coloured pen outlining of the regions was done at the time of publication.

This map has wide borders as published, and although it is slightly age discoloured it is in very good condition. (If it did not have the slight age discolouration it not be in original condition.)

Page size is 415 x 355mm (16.3 x 14 inches). Measurement to intaglio impression is 380 x 260mm (15 x 10.25 inches)