ANTIQUE 17thC JOHN SPEED MAP OF THE BISHOPRICK & CITIE OF DURHAM c.1611
Antique 17th Century British very rare and original John Speed (1551-1629) map of the Bishoprick and Citie of Durham, publication (1611 or later), hand-coloured engraved map, map measuring 383mm x 506mm, English text on reverse (pages 83-84, signature Y1), mounted in gilt frame, glazed front and rear. John Speed is undoubtedly the most famous single figure in the early history of the English map making.
Reference Number: A6682
Antique 17th Century British very rare and original John Speed (1551-1629) map of the Bishoprick and Citie of Durham, publication (1611 or later), hand-coloured engraved map, map measuring 383mm x 506mm, English text on reverse (pages 83-84, signature Y1), mounted in gilt frame, glazed front and rear. John Speed is undoubtedly the most famous single figure in the early history of the English map making.
Reference Number: A6682
Antique 17th Century British very rare and original John Speed (1551-1629) map of the Bishoprick and Citie of Durham, publication (1611 or later), hand-coloured engraved map, map measuring 383mm x 506mm, English text on reverse (pages 83-84, signature Y1), mounted in gilt frame, glazed front and rear. John Speed is undoubtedly the most famous single figure in the early history of the English map making.
Reference Number: A6682
DESCRIPTION
Antique 17th Century British very rare and original John Speed (1551-1629) map of the Bishoprick and Citie of Durham, publication (1611 or later), hand-coloured engraved map, map measuring 383mm x 506mm, English text on reverse (pages 83-84, signature Y1), mounted in gilt frame, glazed front and rear. John Speed is undoubtedly the most famous single figure in the early history of the English map making.
CONDITION
In Good Condition - Wear as expected with age and comes newly framed.
SIZE
Height: 57cm
Width: 68cm
