1 Thomas Jefferys – Map of the Kingdoms of Spain and Portugal / Spain and Portugal - London (1761)

Political map of the Iberian Peninsula, engraved by Thomas Jefferys and published in 1761. The map outlines the internal divisions of Spain and Portugal, showing regional boundaries, major cities such as Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, and Barcelona, as well as rivers and coastal features. The lower right corner features an elaborate decorative cartouche with classical and maritime motifs, typical of 18th-century British cartographic style. The map was issued as part of Salmon’s A New Geographical and Historical Grammar and also appeared in The London Magazine, reflecting its broad educational and cultural use in Enlightenment-era Britain. The work was published in London in 1761.

Thomas Jefferys was a prominent British cartographer and publisher, often referred to as "Geographer to King George III." He is well known for his detailed and decorative maps covering Great Britain, Europe, and colonial territories. His works were widely used for educational, political, and navigational purposes, and many were published in major geographical reference books of the 18th century. Jefferys played a key role in shaping geographic knowledge during the height of the British Empire.

Artist or Maker:

Thomas Jefferys

Dimensions:

24 cm x 20 cm

Medium:

Hand-coloured engraving

Date:

1761

Condition Report:

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