1676 Map BRITISH ISLANDS GARNSEY Guernsey JARSEY Jersey FARNE HOLY ISLAND Speed

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1676 - An outstanding copperplate engravingof John Speeds decorative map of HOLY ILAND - GARNSEY - FARNE - JARSEYfrom the Bassett Chiswell edition of John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain. The map displays separate maps of the four islands on one sheet. A description of each island appears on the verso in English. Later hand colouring.John Speed (1552-1629)is the most famous of all English cartographers primarily as a result of The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, the first Atlas of the British Isles. The maps from this Atlas are the best known and most sought-after of all county maps. The maps were derived mainly from earlier prototypes fo Christopher Saxon and Robert Norden but with notable improvements include parish Hundreds and county boundaries, town plans and embellishments such as the coats of arms of local Earls, Dukes and the Royal Household.Published in 1676 by Thomas Bassett Richard Chiswell in Fleet Street, London.On verso, there is a small Library stamp of approx 2cm circular diameter, which cannot be seen from the front. Generally outstanding condition.Overall size including the margins approx 41cm x 53.5cm.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers JS-4986039

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