LOPEZ DE VARGAS MACHUCA (Tomas).

Atlas Geographico del Reyno de España, è Islas Adyacentes. Con una breve descripcion de sus provincias. Dispueto para la utilidad publica Por D. Thomás Lopez, Pensionista de S.M. en la Corte de Paris.

Third edition. 16mo (114 x 80 mm); double-page engraved title, double-page engraved ‘Prologo’, twenty-three double-page engraved maps, double-page plan of Madrid, double-page leaf with views of Lisbon. Contemporary sheep, spine ruled in gilt, joints split and textblock loose in binding; extremities rubbed, headcap missing. Madrid, Calle de Atocha frente a la plazuela del Angel, 1765.

£5,000.00

The first printed atlas of the Iberian peninsula.

One of Lopez’s earliest tasks after returning from France was a new survey of Spain, with the work generating both separately-issued large-format maps and this fine pocket-size atlas.

This atlas was first published in 1757, containing 21 maps. In 1762, Spain declared war on Portugal, and Lopez expanded the third edition to include the plate of views of Lisbon and the regional maps of Portugal.

Very scarce.

References: Palau 140277; Phillips, Atlases 3132; Shirley, British Library T.LOP-1b.

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223518