1611 Speed Map of the British Isles -- The Kingdome of
Title/Content of Map: 1611 Speed Map of the British Isles -- The Kingdome of Great Britaine and Ireland
Date: 1611 ca., London
Cartographer: J Speed
Size: 14.8 X 19.8 in.
This is a rather famous map of the British Isles. The upper part of the map is flanked by views of London and Edinburgh, and an inset map of the Orkneys. The London view is ca. 1600, with St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower on the north bank and the Globe on the south, with prominently shown bridge. The Edinburgh view likely is based upon a manuscript map ca. 1588. Plenty of topographical, river, lake and settlement detail is offered. Embellished with coat of arms, medals or coins, putti, sea monsters, ships, compass rose, and cartouches. Speed has compiled the map from various sources: Saxton for England & Wales, Hondius's map of 1591 for Ireland & Mercator for Scotland. It was engraved by J Hondius for issue in Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain'. English text on verso.
Reserve: $1,200.00
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Condition Report: Fair. Nice print on thicker laid paper, with watermark. Both lower corners with noticeable losses, ca. 2 in. into map. Slight loss in upper right. A couple of pinholes and splits. Previous restorations, mostly closing splits, is evident on verso. Issued centerfold.
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Title/Content of Map: 1611 Speed Map of the British Isles -- The Kingdome of Great Britaine and Ireland
Date: 1611 ca., London
Cartographer: J Speed
Size: 14.8 X 19.8 in.
This is a rather famous map of the British Isles. The upper part of the map is flanked by views of London and Edinburgh, and an inset map of the Orkneys. The London view is ca. 1600, with St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower on the north bank and the Globe on the south, with prominently shown bridge. The Edinburgh view likely is based upon a manuscript map ca. 1588. Plenty of topographical, river, lake and settlement detail is offered. Embellished with coat of arms, medals or coins, putti, sea monsters, ships, compass rose, and cartouches. Speed has compiled the map from various sources: Saxton for England & Wales, Hondius's map of 1591 for Ireland & Mercator for Scotland. It was engraved by J Hondius for issue in Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain'. English text on verso.
Reserve: $1,200.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Flat-rate of $15.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from Ohio
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition Report: Fair. Nice print on thicker laid paper, with watermark. Both lower corners with noticeable losses, ca. 2 in. into map. Slight loss in upper right. A couple of pinholes and splits. Previous restorations, mostly closing splits, is evident on verso. Issued centerfold.
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