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John Speed Hand-Colored Engraving Map "Italia," 1676

Item Details

Medium on Ground Hand-colored engraving on 2 joined pieces of paper
Geographical Area Italy
Period 17th Century
Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) John Speed (English, 1551/52 – 1629)
Title Italia, 1676
Signature Unsigned
Portfolio and/or Book From Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, originally published in 1627
Publisher Published by Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell, London
Language English
COA Includes certificate of authenticity from Martayan Len, New York
Additional Information Bassett and Chiswell posthumously printed Speed’s map in 1676.

Condition

- toning to sheet; foxing; undulations to sheet; folding creases; small tears along the edge of the sheet; minor nicks to frame.

Dimensions

28.75" W x 24.0" H x 0.75" D

- measures frame; platemark measures 20.25"W x 15.5"H.

  • Item not examined outside of mounting.
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Item #

ITMGR76277

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