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John Speed: A Newe Mape of Germany Newly Augmented by Iohn Speed Ano Dom: 1626
Title: A Newe Mape of Germany Newly Augmented by Iohn Speed Ano Dom: 1626 Map Maker: John Speed
Description: Striking example of Speed's map of the German Empire, extending from Poland in the Northeast to the Danube, from the scarce 1651 edition of Speed's Prospect. Includes birdseye views of Heidelberg, Frankfurt, Vienna, Prague, Cologne, Nuremberg, Strassborg and Augsburg across the top and indigenous costumes of a Nobleman, Mar Wife, Bohemian, Helvetian, Cont Man, Gen Woman, Marchant, Bohemian (woman), Helvetian (woman) and Con Woman on the sides. English text on verso provides a 17th Century description of the German Empire. Condition Description: Narrow upper margin, as illustrated.
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