Spaine newly described, John Speed, anno 1626
By Speed John, 1542-1629
Spaine newly described, John Speed, anno 1626 This lovely copper engraved carte-a-figures map covers the Iberian Peninsula and provide good detail as well being one of the most visually appealing seventeenth century maps of Spain and Portugal. The frieze across the top includes city plans of Madrid, Seville, Lisbon, Valladolid, Granada, Toledo, Barcelona, Burgos, and Cadiz. The side panels feature costumed figures of the major regions: Hispani, Castili, Biscai, Luistani, and Granadi - men on the left and women on the right. The English text on the verso has a description of the region, people and history as seen through eyes of a Jacobian English historian. The map has been professionally restored. Please have a look to the pictures. All conservation has been very skillfully done. Size of the sheet: 55x65 cm., of the map: 42x53 cm.
Published by: Speed John, 1542-1629, 1626
Vendor: Hammelburger Antiquariat
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By Speed John, 1542-1629
Spaine newly described, John Speed, anno 1626 This lovely copper engraved carte-a-figures map covers the Iberian Peninsula and provide good detail as well being one of the most visually appealing seventeenth century maps of Spain and Portugal. The frieze across the top includes city plans of Madrid, Seville, Lisbon, Valladolid, Granada, Toledo, Barcelona, Burgos, and Cadiz. The side panels feature costumed figures of the major regions: Hispani, Castili, Biscai, Luistani, and Granadi - men on the left and women on the right. The English text on the verso has a description of the region, people and history as seen through eyes of a Jacobian English historian. The map has been professionally restored. Please have a look to the pictures. All conservation has been very skillfully done. Size of the sheet: 55x65 cm., of the map: 42x53 cm.
Published by: Speed John, 1542-1629, 1626
Vendor: Hammelburger Antiquariat
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