Antique Map of Nottinghamshire by John Speed, Paper, 1676, England
€ 489
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1676
Mapmaker / artist
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
Sheet size
42.5 × 54 cm (16.7 × 21.3 in)
Condition
Fair
Reference
BG-12705-6
Condition
Strong toning. Small split on folding line. Minor wear and soiling, English text on verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map titled 'The Countie of Nottingham (..)'. Map of Nottinghamshire, England. Includes an inset town plan of Nottingham. 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, strong toning. Small split on folding line. Minor wear and soiling, English text on verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1676 Overall size: 54 x 42.5 cm. Image size: 51 x 38.5 cm.
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