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| Keywords: 1747 La Feuille Map of Portugal - Geographicus - Portugal-ratelbank-1747.jpg A stunning map of Portugal first drawn by Daniel de la Feuille in 1706 Covers the entire territory of Portugal with the Algarve shown as a separate kingdom Also includes adjoining parts of Spain Flanked on either side with 13 fortification plan from top left Braga Lamego Garda Alangeur Bakaio Elvas Setubel Palamo Evora Beia Portalegre Castel Branco and Visceu At the bottom in the center there is a wonderful little view of Lisbon with a ship filled harbor The royal crests of Portugal and the Algarve appear in the upper left quadrant along with a detailed many masted sailing vessel Title appears at the top center in both French and Dutch This is Paul de la Feuille ™s 1747 reissue of his father Daniel ™s 1706 map Prepared for issue as plate no 24 in J Ratelband ™s 1747 Geographisch-Toneel 1747 undated Size in 10 25 7 object history credit line accession number Portugal-ratelbank-1747 <i>Geographisch-Toneel Of uitgezochte Kaarten Tot gemak der Officieren Reisigers en Liefhebbers; Behelsende alle de generale Kaarten </i> 1747 J Ratelband issue Geographicus-source PD-old-100 Daniel de La Feuille Old maps of Portugal 1747 maps Portugal Maps in French Portugal | ||||
