Bidspirit auction | Rare Toletum, Hispanici Orbis Urbs
Rare Toletum, Hispanici Orbis Urbs map of Madrid by Leonardo, 1687 - A scarce and intricate four-sheet map titled Toletum, Hispanici Orbis Urbs, published in Madrid in 1687 by Juan Francisco Leonardo. This map presents a detailed view of the environs of Madrid, featuring sixteen inset vignette views of key locations, including Madrid, Talavera, Alcaraz, Huescar, Orán, Ventosilla, the Site of Recreation of Dignity, El Alcazar, Toledo, Alcala, Ciudad Real, Cazorla, Puente del Arzobispo, Guadalajara, La Santa Iglesia, and Puente de Alcántara. The map is a rare example of Spanish cartography from the late 17th century, depicting important towns and landmarks in the Iberian Peninsula. Condition: The condition is good. Size: printed on four conjoined sheets, with a total size of 79 x 108 cm (31.1 x 42.52 inches). Keywords: Juan Francisco Leonardo, Toledo, Spain map, Madrid map, Iberia, Europe map, 17th century Spanish map, rare Iberian map, historical map of Madrid, antique map of Spain, Spanish cartography, vintage European map.