{"product_id":"old-map-of-spain-and-portugal-1872-post-1833-provinces-balearic-inset-hand-colored-hachured-relief","title":"Old Map of Spain and Portugal, 1872: post-1833 provinces, Balearic inset, hand-colored hachured relief","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpain \u0026amp; Portugal is the proud title carried atop A. Fullarton \u0026amp; Co.’s consummate vision of the Iberian world, a plate refined between about 1864 and 1872 from the meticulous work first engraved by G. H. Swanston in installments issued 1854–1862. Conceived for Fullarton’s famed decorative atlas program, the map balances elegance and authority at a moment when national identities and provincial structures were settling into their modern forms. It offers a richly articulated synthesis of political and physical geography, uniting the Iberian Peninsula and its maritime setting in the Atlantic and Mediterranean with a clarity that reflects the publisher’s house style—crisp line engraving, luminous color, and a compositional poise rare in mid‑Victorian cartography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate’s artistry resides in its engraved precision. A carefully ruled graticule frames the peninsula, while fine hachuring models relief so that mountain chains lift visibly from the surface without overwhelming the script of cities and provinces. Bright hand coloring organizes Spain’s provinces and Portugal’s districts into a legible mosaic, each tint sharply bounded to preserve the integrity of the engraved line. The ornamental cartouche and decorative border signal refinement rather than excess, guiding the eye inward to the map’s dense, readable core: settlements, rivers, and coastal contours arrayed with typographic hierarchy that makes navigation across the sheet intuitive and rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeography unfolds in layers. The Pyrenees crown the north, their serried shading cascading into the Cantabrian Mountains, while the Guadarrama, Sierra Morena, and snow‑suggestive Sierra Nevada stride southward. Great rivers arc through the terrain—the Ebro cutting east to the Mediterranean, the Douro and Tagus crossing Portugal to the Atlantic, the Guadalquivir winding toward the Gulf of Cádiz—each plotted with tributaries that reveal drainage basins at a glance. Political borders are cleanly drawn from Galicia to Andalusia, from Navarre and the Basque provinces to Catalonia and Valencia, and westward through the Alentejo and Algarve. An inset at right deftly gathers the Balearic Islands—Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza—into the narrative without sacrificing scale on the mainland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContext enriches the cartography. The map captures Iberia in an era of reform and redefinition: Spain after the 1833 provincial division and amid mid‑century upheavals, Portugal in the steady cadence of its constitutional monarchy. Provincial demarcations and the dense constellation of towns—Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Seville, Granada; Lisboa, Porto, Coimbra, Braga, Faro—are presented with disciplined balance, allowing the viewer to pass seamlessly from national overview to local particular. Shores fronting the Bay of Biscay and the Strait of Gibraltar are crisply profiled, ports neatly named, and capes and promontories—Finisterre to St. Vincent—etched with the seafarer’s precision that underpinned Iberia’s global reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs one of the culminating statements of what is often called the last great decorative atlas published in England, Fullarton’s Iberian sheet marries the flourish of earlier mapmaking with the empirical rigor of the 19th century. Swanston’s craftsmanship anchors that synthesis, while the broader atlas context nods to a world‑spanning historical geography—companion sheets ranged from European frontiers to far‑flung regions such as Alaska—even as this plate remains devoted to the Peninsula and its islands. The result is a work that rewards both the connoisseur of engraved style and the student of Iberian history: authoritative, beautiful, and irresistibly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountries and regions on this map\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountries: Spain, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegions: Iberian Peninsula and Balearic Islands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBodies of water: Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeographic features: Mountain ranges, rivers, and notable terrains showcased throughout the map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed topographical features: Mountains, rivers, and significant geographical landmarks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusion of towns and cities: Numerous settlements are labeled, indicating urban centers and rural areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical boundaries: Clearly defined borders between regions of Spain and Portugal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInset map: A small inset of the Balearic Islands visible on the right side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental cartouche: The decorative border design reflects the craftsmanship of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName of the map: Spain \u0026amp; Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication details: Created by A. Fullarton \u0026amp; Co., published in 1872, with the first edition by G.H. Swanston originating from parts released between 1854 and 1862.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap era: Estimated to date from 1864 to 1872.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapmaker and publisher: A. Fullarton \u0026amp; Co., known for its high-quality decorative atlases and skilled engravings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemes: The map illustrates political and physical features of Spain and Portugal, showcasing detailed engravings complemented by vibrant colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegional context: The map features significant geographic details, including historical depictions of nearby regions and includes representations of historical entities like Alaska, alongside various political boundaries within Spain and Portugal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and style: The map is characterized by intricate engravings and a detailed cartographic style emphasizing aesthetic quality with bright hand coloring accentuating its features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical significance: This atlas represents the last major decorative atlas published in England, highlighting both cartographic advancements and historical geography of the regions depicted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 50in (125cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003ebest old maps\u003c\/a\u003e to see if something else catches your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Map","offer_id":58722175943040,"sku":null,"price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":58722175975808,"sku":null,"price":112.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas map","offer_id":58722176008576,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Map","offer_id":58722176041344,"sku":null,"price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed map","offer_id":58722176074112,"sku":null,"price":112.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed canvas 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