p>This large beautifully hand coloured original antique map of Spain & Portugal was published by Robert Du Vaugondy in his 1757 - dated - edition of Atlas Universal, Paris. 
The map is coloured by provinces and illustrates the major postal routes throughout the Iberian Peninsula. One of the earliest obtainable maps of the region to illustrate postal routes. (Ref: Tooley; M&B)

General Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Light and stable
Paper color: - White
Age of map color: - Early
Colors used: - Pink, green, blue, yellow
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper Size: - 23 1/2in x 19 1/2in (600mm x 495mm)
Plate size: - 23in x 19 1/2in (585mm x 495mm)
Margins: - Min 1/4in (6mm)

Imperfections:
Margins: - Small section of top left margin extended from border, two small repairs without loss
Plate area: - Creases top left corner of image, light soiling bottom of image, 4in repair top right of image without loss
Verso: - Light soiling to bottom of image

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