Antique Map of Madrid (1883) — Juan Calvet, Plano Industrial y Comercial de Madrid

A fascinating and richly detailed industrial and commercial map of Madrid, published in 1883 by Juan Calvet. This map captures Madrid at the height of the 19th century, when the Spanish capital was undergoing rapid modernization and urban growth.

At the center lies a meticulously engraved plan of the city’s historic core, radiating outward toward the expanding boulevards, gardens, and railway connections that heralded Madrid’s transformation into a modern metropolis. Streets, parks, landmarks, and public buildings are carefully drawn, while the lower section highlights the lush grounds of the Buen Retiro and the newly developing southern districts.

What sets this map apart is its decorative border filled with contemporary advertisements, from piano manufacturers and textile shops to cafés, watchmakers, and chocolatiers, each a glimpse into the bustling entrepreneurial life of Madrid in 1883. Together, these elements create a vivid snapshot of the capital’s urban, social, and commercial landscape at the end of the 19th century.

A remarkable artifact of Madrid’s industrial age, both historically informative and visually captivating, ideal for collectors of Spanish maps, urban cartography, or 19th-century design and ephemera.

Product features
- Printed on museum-grade paper for long-lasting quality.
- Vibrant pigment inks offer bright, intense colors.
- Easy to hang with various methods like tape or tacks.
- REACH certified for safety and quality assurance.
- Available in multiple sizes to fit any space.

Care instructions
- If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.

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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in China

Care instructions: If the poster does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.