17th-century-john-speed-county-map-of-cumberland
Lot 1111
17th Century John Speed County Map of Cumberland
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
CUMBERLAND AND THE ANCIENT CITIE CARLISLE DESCRIBED WITH MANY MEMORABLE AN/TIQUITIES THEREIN FOUND OBSERVED (London: Sudbury & Humble, 1610), hand-colored copperplate engraving "Performed by John Speed," with inset view of Carlisle, the verso given to a town index and descriptive text in English. Professionally framed.

Sheet 16 1/8 x 21 1/8 in.; Plate 15 x 20 in.

A 1.5 in. area of old tape residue is found on the far edge of each margin; light soiling and expected aging; minor loss to lower left corner; a solid map, not laid down and retaining vibrant coloring.

$300 - 600