ANTIQUE 17thC JOHN SPEED MAP OF THE WEST RIDINGE OF YORKSHIRE c.1610
Antique 17th Century British very rare and original John Speed (1551-1629) map of The West Ridinge of Yorkeshyre (Yorkshire) with The Most famous and fayre Citie Yorke described 1610, John Sudbury and George Humbell, publication 1610, engraved map, map measuring 383mm x 512mm, English text on reverse (pages 79-80, register T2), 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: A6684
DESCRIPTION
Antique 17th Century British very rare and original John Speed (1551-1629) map of The West Ridinge of Yorkeshyre (Yorkshire) with The Most famous and fayre Citie Yorke described 1610, John Sudbury and George Humbell, publication 1610, engraved map, map measuring 383mm x 512mm, English text on reverse (pages 79-80, register T2), 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
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