Lot 830
John Speed, a hand-coloured engraved map of the Americas. "America with those known parts in that unknowne worlde, both people and manner of Buildings". Discribed and inlarged by J. S. Ano. 1626, Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell (1676), framed and double glazed showing English text on verso. The vertical margins that should display costumed figures have been replaced 39cm h x 51cm w SOLD £200

We believe this to be an original John Speed map. There is a fold mark down the centre, several minor creases throughout and some small patches of staining down the left hand side but no tears, holes or damage. The map does not appear to be stuck down.

From Map in the Oil Paintings, Watercolours and Prints section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 10th of August 2023