Lot 837
After John Speed, "A New and Accurat Map of the World Drawne According to ye Truest Descriptions Latest Discoveries & Best Observations yt have beene Made by English or Strangers" circa 1659 by Robert Walton, a hand-coloured double-page engraved twin-hemisphere map, showing California as an island, decorated with celestial portraits of four circumnavigators 39cm h x 52.5cm w SOLD £2100

The colours are excellent, toning throughout, 2 minor tears to Eastern Hemisphere, fold in Western Hemisphere has minor tear and darkening.

From Map in the Oil Paintings, Watercolours and Prints section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Thursday 13th of July 2023