192. Map "A new description of the Roman Empire", by John Speed, London, circa 1676

Starting price

EUR 850

Sold

EUR 900

Session

Tue, 26 March 2024 19:00

The cartographer and historian John Speed (1551-1629) published the work "Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World" in London in several editions. The present copy is probably part of one of the posthumous editions published in 1676. In addition to the actual cartographic elements, the map is distinguished by a decorative character of exceptional quality. Copper engraving colored by hand after printing.

Dimensions

custom 52 x 40.5 cm

Description

copper engraving, striated paper, hand colored

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