Title: A Newe Mape of Poland Done into English by I. Speede
Map Maker:
John Speed
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Place / Date: London / 1676
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Coloring: Hand Colored
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Size: 20 x 15 inches
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Condition: VG
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Price:
SOLD
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Inventory ID: 7193
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Description: A nice example of Speed's map of Poland, in rich full color. Includes birdseye views of Cracow, Dantzick, Posna, Crossen, Sandomiria and Breslaw across the top and indigenous costumes of a Polonian Gentleman and Gentlewoman Polonian Man and Woman, 2 coats of arms, a Silesian Woman and Bride and Dantsick Maid and Bride on the sides. A good example, reinforced at the centerfold, with minor restorations. English text on verso provides a 17th Century description of Poland. Narrow left margin, but sufficent for framing. Normally a $2400 map.
Related Categories:
Maps of Europe
Maps of the Baltic
Maps of Germany
Maps of Poland
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