Robert de Vaugondy’s Map of Northern Castille

Partie Septentrionale de la Couronne de Castille où se trouvent les Royaumes de Castille Vieille, de Leon, de Gallice, des Asturies, la Biscaye et la Navarre, en partie

This is a later state of Robert de Vaugondy’s road map of northern Castille. The original date (1756) and privilege (a sort of early forerunner of copyright) have been burnished from the plate.

Condition & Materials

Copper engraving, 49.5 x 63 cm, original hand colour in outline, blank verso.

References

Pedley, Bel et Utile: the Work of the Robert de Vaugondy Family of Mapmakers, 327.