Portugal Agriable to Modern History
by MOLL, Herman
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- Condition
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About This Item
London. unbound. very good. Map. Engraving with hand outline color. Image measures 10.25" x 7 7/8".<br/><br/> Charming map of Portugal showing major routes, waterways, arch bishoprics, bishoprics and universities, circa 1731. Stain to lower left and a chip to lower right. <br><br> Of German or Dutch origin, Herman Moll (c. 1654-1732) settled in London in the 1670's where he worked as an engraver for Moses Pitt. By the turn of the century, Moll became the foremost map publisher in England, where he produced Atlases and maps. As an engraver, cartographer, mapseller and globemaker he appealed to the public with his unusual views and vignettes. As the demand for his work was sustained, he issued many revised editions of his work.<br/><br/>
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- Argosy Book Store (US)
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- Title
- Portugal Agriable to Modern History
- Author
- MOLL, Herman
- Format/Binding
- Unbound
- Book Condition
- Used - very good
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- 1
- Place of Publication
- London
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