United Kingdom & Ireland · 17th century
€ 760
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
General age-related toning. Repair on folding line and tear. Minor wear, English text on verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
Antique map titled 'The Counti of Warwick the Shire Towne and Citie of Coventre described'. Map of Warwickshire, England. Includes inset town plans of Warwick and Coventry. This map originates from 'Theatre of Great Britaine' by John Speed.
Artists and Engravers: John Speed (1551 or 1552 – 28 July 1629) was an English cartographer and historian. He is, alongside Christopher Saxton, one of the best known English mapmakers of the early modern period.
Condition: Fair, general age-related toning. Repair on folding line and tear. Minor wear, English text on verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1614
Overall size: 54.5 x 42 cm.
Image size: 51 x 38.5 cm.
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