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17th Century John Speed Map of Denbighshire, c.1610
17th Century John Speed Map of Denbighshire, c.1610

17th Century John Speed Map of Denbighshire, c.1610

By John Speed

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 17th century British very rare and original John Speed, hand coloured map of Denbighshire, dated 1610, by John Sunbury and George Humble.

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Antique 17th Century British Maps

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Wood, Paper

17th Century John Speed Map of the Barkshire Described, c.1616
17th Century John Speed Map of the Barkshire Described, c.1616

17th Century John Speed Map of the Barkshire Described, c.1616

By John Speed

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 17th century British very rare and original John Speed (1551-1629) map of the Barkshire Described, J.

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Antique 17th Century British Maps

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Paper

Large Antique Lithography Map, Northamptonshire, Framed Cartography, John Speed
Large Antique Lithography Map, Northamptonshire, Framed Cartography, John Speed

Large Antique Lithography Map, Northamptonshire, Framed Cartography, John Speed

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique lithography map of Northamptonshire. An English, framed atlas engraving of cartographic interest by John Speed, dating to the early 17th century and later.

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Antique Mid-17th Century British Other Maps

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610
Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610

Framed 17th Century Map of Cumberland, England by John Speed, 1610

By John Speed

Located in Middleburg, VA

A fascinating and richly detailed antique map of Cumberland County in northwest England, drawn and published by the celebrated English cartographer John Speed, dated 1610.

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Antique Early 17th Century English British Colonial Maps

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Copper, Gold Leaf

Antique Map of Nottinghamshire by John Speed, Paper, 1676, England
Antique Map of Nottinghamshire by John Speed, Paper, 1676, England

Antique Map of Nottinghamshire by John Speed, Paper, 1676, England

Located in Langweer, NL

Includes an inset town plan of Nottingham. This map originates from 'Theatre of Great Britaine' by John Speed.

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Antique 17th Century British Maps

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Paper

Antique Caernarvon Map, Framed Cartography, Welsh County, John Speed, Circa 1610
Antique Caernarvon Map, Framed Cartography, Welsh County, John Speed, Circa 1610

Antique Caernarvon Map, Framed Cartography, Welsh County, John Speed, Circa 1610

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Superb cartography reproduction of Caernarvon town and shire - perfect for display Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Fascinating cartography, framed in th...

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Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Maps

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Glass, Paper

Cambridge map 17th century engraving after John Speed
Cambridge map 17th century engraving after John Speed

Cambridge map 17th century engraving after John Speed

By John Speed

Located in London, GB

Pieter van den Keere (1571 - circa 1646) after John Speed (1551 or 1552 - 1629) Map of Cambridgeshire Engraving 8 x 12 cm A beautifully coloured map of Cambridgeshire, with an antiq...

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1620s Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Cambridgeshire map 17th century engraving by John Speed
Cambridgeshire map 17th century engraving by John Speed

Cambridgeshire map 17th century engraving by John Speed

By John Speed

Located in London, GB

To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." John Speed (1551 or 1552 - 1629) Map of Cambridgeshire Engraving with later ha...

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1610s Landscape Prints

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Engraving

Buckingham Both Shyre and Shire John Speed 1610 Gilded Frame
Buckingham Both Shyre and Shire John Speed 1610 Gilded Frame

Buckingham Both Shyre and Shire John Speed 1610 Gilded Frame

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Just purchased more information to follow. In unrestored condition, the sheet can be cleaned.

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Antique 17th Century English Baroque Maps

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Paper

John Speede Map The Countye of Monmouth

John Speede Map The Countye of Monmouth

By John Speed

Located in London, GB

John Speed/Speede (1551/2-1629) The Countye of Monmouthshire Performed by John Speede assisted by William Smyth.

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17th Century Realist Landscape Prints

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Engraving

1645 Blaeu Map of Westmorland, Northern England – Hand Colored, Decorative
1645 Blaeu Map of Westmorland, Northern England – Hand Colored, Decorative

1645 Blaeu Map of Westmorland, Northern England – Hand Colored, Decorative

Located in Langweer, NL

Keywords: Willem Blaeu, Westmorland map, northern England, 17th-century map, antique map, English county map, John Speed, Windermere, decorative cartography, hand-colored map, rare m...

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Antique 1640s Dutch Maps

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Paper

Antique Map of the Provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel by Kaerius, 1617
Antique Map of the Provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel by Kaerius, 1617

Antique Map of the Provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel by Kaerius, 1617

Located in Langweer, NL

In 1627 his Atlas Minor was published (known also as miniature Speeds because of the verso text copied from John Speed), containing altogether 63 maps of the entire world.

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Antique 17th Century Maps

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Paper

4 Vols Vintage English Maps, John Speed, Cartography Folio, Reproduction, C.1953
4 Vols Vintage English Maps, John Speed, Cartography Folio, Reproduction, C.1953

4 Vols Vintage English Maps, John Speed, Cartography Folio, Reproduction, C.1953

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A renowned 16th and early 17th century cartographer and historian, John Speed (1552 - 1629) crafted a series of fine maps in a distinguished career.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Table Low Sofa Vintage 1950s Map Isle of Man John Speed 1610 Thomas Durham 1595
Table Low Sofa Vintage 1950s Map Isle of Man John Speed 1610 Thomas Durham 1595

Table Low Sofa Vintage 1950s Map Isle of Man John Speed 1610 Thomas Durham 1595

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

flag; In Irish sea to E of Island two ships are fighting; all these were descriptive of strained relationship between England and Scotland prior to accession of James. The map fir...

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Antique 1610s English Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Paper

Pair of Prints Depicting Antique World Maps Framed in Burl Wood
Pair of Prints Depicting Antique World Maps Framed in Burl Wood

Pair of Prints Depicting Antique World Maps Framed in Burl Wood

Located in Dallas, TX

The fundamental cartographic design of this map was made with John Speed's world map in mind.

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20th Century American Prints

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Paper

Bermuda: An Early 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Henricus Hondius
Bermuda: An Early 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Henricus Hondius

Bermuda: An Early 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Henricus Hondius

By Henricus Hondius

Located in Alamo, CA

It is based on a survey of Richard Norwood in 1618, which led to earlier maps by John Speed in 1627. Henricus's older brother, Jodocus Hondius II, engraved a version of the map for t...

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Prints

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Engraving

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17th Century John Speed Map of Kent with Her Cities & Earles Described, C.1676
17th Century John Speed Map of Kent with Her Cities & Earles Described, C.1676

17th Century John Speed Map of Kent with Her Cities & Earles Described, C.1676

By John Speed

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

John Speed is undoubtedly the most famous single figure in the early history of the English map making.

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Antique 17th Century British Maps

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Paper

17th Century John Speed Map Of The Bishoprick & Citie Of Durham, c.1611
17th Century John Speed Map Of The Bishoprick & Citie Of Durham, c.1611

17th Century John Speed Map Of The Bishoprick & Citie Of Durham, c.1611

By John Speed

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

John Speed is undoubtedly the most famous single figure in the early history of the English map making.

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Antique 17th Century British Decorative Art

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Paper

Antique Map of the East Indies by Speed '1676'
Antique Map of the East Indies by Speed '1676'

Antique Map of the East Indies by Speed '1676'

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H 17.33 in W 22.45 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of the East Indies by Speed '1676'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'A New Map of East India'. John Speed's map of Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan and part of India, which was engraved by Francis Lamb and first appeared in the enlarg...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

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Paper

Antique Carmarthenshire County Map, Framed Wales Cartography, John Speed, C.1662
Antique Carmarthenshire County Map, Framed Wales Cartography, John Speed, C.1662

Antique Carmarthenshire County Map, Framed Wales Cartography, John Speed, C.1662

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique map of Carmarthenshire. An English, framed county and town map by John Speed with dual sided atlas excerpt, dating to the 17th century and later.

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Maps

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Glass, Paper

Collection of 12 Early Framed Maps Mostly by John Speed
Collection of 12 Early Framed Maps Mostly by John Speed

Collection of 12 Early Framed Maps Mostly by John Speed

Located in Essex, MA

In a variety of conditions. John Speed is known as Englands most famous Stuart mapmaker.

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Antique 17th Century English Maps

Framed Hand Colored Map of Persia by John Speed
Framed Hand Colored Map of Persia by John Speed

Framed Hand Colored Map of Persia by John Speed

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H 27.5 in W 32.5 in D 1.5 in

Framed Hand Colored Map of Persia by John Speed

Located in Essex, MA

Framed hand colored map of Persia by John Speed. Nicely matted.

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Antique Late 17th Century English Prints

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Other

Antique Map of Gloucestershire by John Speed, '1676'
Antique Map of Gloucestershire by John Speed, '1676'

Antique Map of Gloucestershire by John Speed, '1676'

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H 16.93 in W 21.66 in D 0.02 in

Antique Map of Gloucestershire by John Speed, '1676'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Glocestershire'. Original 17th century map of Gloucestershire, South West England, by John Speed.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Maps

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Paper

Framed Map of the British Isles by John Speed
Framed Map of the British Isles by John Speed

Framed Map of the British Isles by John Speed

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H 22 in W 26.5 in D 1.25 in

Framed Map of the British Isles by John Speed

Located in Essex, MA

Engraved by Jodocus Hondius for John Speeds, 'Theatre Of The Empire Of Great Britain' and published by John Sudbury & George Humble. First published in 1611, this example comes from ...

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Antique 17th Century Prints

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By Frederick de Wit

Located in Alamo, CA

A large hand colored 17th century map of England and the British Isles by Frederick de Wit entitled "Accuratissima Angliæ Regni et Walliæ Principatus", published in Amsterdam in 1680...

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By Gerard Mercator

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Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'Hartfordshire described the sittuations of Hartford (..)'. Map of Hertfordshire, England. Includes inset maps of Hertford and the Roman settlement of Verolani...

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Located in Hele, Devon, GB

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