A New Map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal with Their Principal Divisions

Cartographer / Artist: Robert Laurie & James Whittle

Date Created: c. 1794

Medium: Engraving with hand coloring

Physical Dimensions: 23.5 × 20.0 inches

Geographic Scope: Spain, Portugal, Iberian Peninsula

Archive Catalog ID: fp8-img-2195

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: 17th–19th Century French & Iberian Surveys

This late 18th-century copperplate engraved map offers a comprehensive view of the Iberian Peninsula, encompassing the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal along with the Balearic Islands. Published by the prominent London firm Laurie & Whittle in 1794, the map meticulously delineates historical regions and provinces including Galicia, Asturias, Biscay, Navarre, Aragon, Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, Granada, Andalusia, Estremadura, and the Castiles, alongside the regional divisions of Portugal. The map features fine topographical details showing mountain chains, river systems, coastal harbors, and major urban centers. Beyond the Iberian mainland, the map extends to depict parts of southern France (Gascony, Languedoc, and Provence) across the Pyrenees, as well as the northern coast of Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar. An elegant decorative text cartouche in the lower right corner provides an explanatory key outlining the administrative breakdown of the Spanish provinces under the Crowns of Castile and Aragon. The lower left corner contains multiple scale bars accommodating various regional units of measurement, including Spanish Travelling Leagues, Legal Leagues of Gaul, Geographical Leagues, and British Miles.

Condition: Light age toning along the outer margins and light centerfold creasing as issued.. Original hand coloring remains bright and well-preserved across all regional boundaries.. Faint archival pencil annotations in the far right blank margin outside the neatline.

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17th–19th Century French & Iberian Surveysc. 1794

A New Map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal with Their Principal Divisions

By Robert Laurie & James Whittle

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1794 Engraving with hand coloring by Robert Laurie & James Whittle documenting Spain, Portugal, Iberian Peninsula. Measures 23.5 × 20.0 inches. Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Engraving with hand coloring
Sheet / Plate Size
23.5 × 20.0 inches
Date / Era
c. 1794
Geographic Scope
Spain, Portugal, Iberian Peninsula
Archive Catalog ID
fp8-img-2195
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Light age toning along the outer margins and light centerfold creasing as issued.
  • Original hand coloring remains bright and well-preserved across all regional boundaries.
  • Faint archival pencil annotations in the far right blank margin outside the neatline.

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

This late 18th-century copperplate engraved map offers a comprehensive view of the Iberian Peninsula, encompassing the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal along with the Balearic Islands. Published by the prominent London firm Laurie & Whittle in 1794, the map meticulously delineates historical regions and provinces including Galicia, Asturias, Biscay, Navarre, Aragon, Catalonia, Valencia, Murcia, Granada, Andalusia, Estremadura, and the Castiles, alongside the regional divisions of Portugal. The map features fine topographical details showing mountain chains, river systems, coastal harbors, and major urban centers. Beyond the Iberian mainland, the map extends to depict parts of southern France (Gascony, Languedoc, and Provence) across the Pyrenees, as well as the northern coast of Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar. An elegant decorative text cartouche in the lower right corner provides an explanatory key outlining the administrative breakdown of the Spanish provinces under the Crowns of Castile and Aragon. The lower left corner contains multiple scale bars accommodating various regional units of measurement, including Spanish Travelling Leagues, Legal Leagues of Gaul, Geographical Leagues, and British Miles.

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