17TH CENTURY JOHN SPEED BARKSHIRE ENGLAND DESCRIBED MAP

17TH CENTURY JOHN SPEED BARKSHIRE ENGLAND DESCRIBED MAP: Speed (John)

Barkshire Described decorative cartouche, compass rose and costume figure, with large profile view of Windsor Castle, engraved map with original hand-colouring. English text verso.

Antique 17th century British very rare and original John Speed (1551-1629) map of the Barkshire Described, J. Sud and Georg Humble, publication (1616 or later), hand-coloured engraved map. (pages 27-28).

John Speed is undoubtedly the most famous single figure in the early history of the English map making.

Original: Engraving, Hand colored circa 1676

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Size: Sight 17.5 inches wide, 22.25 inches in height.

Condition: Good, Some staining lower center and spotting. Examine all photo's carefully.

Clear plexi-glass provides view of reverse.