A Newe Mape of Germany
London: 1626. Notes: A decorative and detailed 17th century map of German Empire featuring Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Bohemia. The map is surrounded by views of Heidelberg, Frankfurt, Vienna, Prague, Cologne, Nuremberg, Strassburg, and Augsburg. It also includes costumes of inhabitants of the German Empire.
English text on verso.
John Speed (1552 –1629) was an English cartographer and historian. He is known as England's most famous Stuart period mapmaker. His maps of English counties are often found framed in homes throughout the United Kingdom. For a series of maps, Speed partnered with Dutch engraver Jodocus Hondius.
, Size : 410x532 (mm), 16.14x20.94 (Inches), Coloring: Original Hand Coloring, Category: Maps Europe Germany; Maps Europe Austria; Maps Europe Switzerland; Maps Europe Czech Republic, Slovakia;. Very Good, margins are extended. Item #M11449
Price: $850.00