JOHN SPEED (BRITISH, 1552-1629) MAP OF THE WORLD, (UPDATED 6/14/16) hand-colored engraving on laid paper, titled "A New and Accurat Map of the World Drawne according to ye truest Descriptions latest Discoveries & best observations yt have beene made by English or Strangers". Published in London, 1626. Retains old hand-coloring. Housed under glass in a modern frame. Circa 1626. 15 7/8" x 20 7/8" image, 22 1/2" x 27" OA.
(UPDATED 6/14/16) Overall minor toning and foxing. Tape hinged on board (not laid down). Minor conservation at center vertical fold line. Small losses with associated conservation to margin edges, particularly the bottom edge.

Provenance: From a Virginia estate collection.

(UPDATED 6/14/16) Overall minor toning and foxing. Tape hinged on board (not laid down). Minor conservation at center vertical fold line. Small losses with associated conservation to margin edges, particularly the bottom edge.