Description:
- Engraving Atlas map of the province of Alicante. The artist is Joaquín Ribera, and Lit. by Martí Campaña.
- The engraving shows the province of Alicante delimited with various conventional signs such as: roads in use and under construction at the time, canals, provincial boundaries, etc.
- In addition, the scale is in kilometres. With the signature of the publisher, the engraver, the engineer, the draughtsman and the lithographer.
- On the far right is the coat of arms of Alicante together with the following legend: 'Alicante. 1901. Location of the capital, latitude and longitude, according to data from the geographical and statistical institute. Conventional signs. Revised by the provincial council.
- It is folded in half, as it is an engraving that would probably belong to a magazine or a book.
- The back is smooth. It has a large size and is unframed.
- It is very important that the engraving has a distinctive mark, mark or contrast, in order to be able to identify data such as the engraver, the artist, the place where it was printed and other details.
Conservation and Damage:
- General condition Very good
- The engraving is on thick, good quality paper.
- It has no rust or damp stains.
- It has small tears and folds at the edges and tips.
- It shows wear and tear typical of it’s age.
Comments:
- Measurements are approximate.
- The shades of the colours in the photos do not match the shades of the actual colours.
- The description is not a detailed exposition of the same.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
4547 - ENGRAVING. ATLAS MAP OF THE PROVINCE OF ALICANTE. 1901