Lot 258
Speed (John) An Epitome of Mr. John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, 2 parts in 1, 90 engraved maps, Printed for Tho. Basset, and Ric. Chiswel, 1676.
Hammer Price: £4,800
Description
Speed (John) An Epitome of Mr. John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, 2 parts in 1, additional engraved title (trimmed and laid down), 90 engraved maps (2 folding) by Pieter van den Keere after Speed, occasional foxing and staining, contemporary calf, rebacked and corners repaired, [Wing S4879; Skelton 93], oblong 8vo, Printed for Tho. Basset, and Ric. Chiswel, 1676.
⁂ Enlarged and last edition, which includes for the first and only time the maps of Virginia, New England, Jamaica, Barbados, Carolina, East Indies, and Russia. The 'Prospect' has separate title with imprint 'Printed by W. G. 1675'.
Description
Speed (John) An Epitome of Mr. John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, 2 parts in 1, additional engraved title (trimmed and laid down), 90 engraved maps (2 folding) by Pieter van den Keere after Speed, occasional foxing and staining, contemporary calf, rebacked and corners repaired, [Wing S4879; Skelton 93], oblong 8vo, Printed for Tho. Basset, and Ric. Chiswel, 1676.
⁂ Enlarged and last edition, which includes for the first and only time the maps of Virginia, New England, Jamaica, Barbados, Carolina, East Indies, and Russia. The 'Prospect' has separate title with imprint 'Printed by W. G. 1675'.
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