England

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 hand colouring 39 x 53 cm A beautifully coloured map of Cambridgeshire, with an antique description...

- Rare 17th century interpretation of a Gothic cupboard - Probably made for family living space due to unusual, small proportions with narrow size and height or made to store expensive, luxury, items - Lovely color and patina Top in two sections with a solid moulded edge. The front with an upper cupboard with door with linenfold panel...

Original antique travel poster for Norway with French text The Land of the Midnight Sun / Norvege le Pays du Soleil de Minuit featuring great artwork by Othar Holmboe (1868-1928) dep...

- The juxtaposition of modern design and this ancient map create a unique small table and conversation piece - This is the first map featuring the Isle of Man on its own. - It is also the first map of the Island based on an actual survey, undertaken by Thomas Durham 1595 and was first published by Speed in 1605-1611 and reprinted many times over the next century. This is the second state or print from 1610. The map is inset within a fruitwood box frame with a glass top. Supported by tapering stick legs. The map is based on a survey (and presumably a MS map) by Thomas Durham, of whom nothing is known other that he was paid by Sir Thomas Gerrard to make a survey of the Island. This survey, almost certainly for military purposes, arose from the disputed possession of the Island during which time Elizabeth had assumed control in order to prevent the Scots or the Spanish from using the Island as a base. Speed had used the Durham Map in his slightly earlier 4-sheet wall map showing invasions and battles of c1603/4 [ref: Shirley #261] - there are some differences from this 1605/10 map - Port Eran (rather than Earn on 1605);Knockalo point (= Contrary Hd) not on 1605;Spalbrecke shown west of Calf rather than E as on 1605/10. Thus it is possible that the Durham Map had even more detail than Speed used in his derived version. In sea are four mythical beasts with riders: to NW of Island Unicorn with Scottish flag...

Wer are delighted to offer this exceptionally rare pair of King James 1st 1615 English Heraldic Lion Newel Finials with period Polychrome paint Where ...

The countye of Monmouth with the situation of the townshire described Anno, 1610 The reverse with Monmouthshire, Chapter VI and an alphabetical list of towns. In a beautiful Flemish oak polished and gilded frame Cartographer: John Speed...