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Italia newly augmented by I. Speede


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A beautifully colored exemplar of the magnificent Italy carte-a-figures from an early edition of Speed's Prospect, with two heraldic coats of arms and four costumed figures on each side border, and along the top bird's-eye views of Verona, Naples, Venice, Rome, Genoa, and Florence. Decorative details include ships, sea creatures and superb title and mileage scale cartouches.
Item Number: G2862
Cartographer: Speed / Humble
Place & Date: London / 1626
Size: 20 1/2" x 15 1/2"
Condition: minor age toning, a very few spots, small printer's crease at center, and small repaired tear to lower centerfold.
Price: SOLD