North America - Carolina; John Speed - A new description of Carolina. - 1661-1680
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Copper-engraved map of Carolina by John Speed, published in London in 1676, depicting the southeastern coast of North America and the Appalachian Mountains, 40 x 53 cm on paper, in good condition with professional restorations.
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John Speed, A new description of Carolina.
London, 1676.
This magnificent and highly decorative map of Carolina, presents the southeastern coast of North America, including Carolina and parts of present-day Virginia and Georgia, with remarkable geographical and historical detail.
The map is beautifully embellished with an elaborate baroque title cartouche, a large royal coat of arms, a finely engraved compass rose with radiating rhumb lines, sailing ships, and detailed illustrations of mountains, rivers, settlements and coastal features.
Particularly striking are the representations of the Appalachian Mountains and the early colonial geography of the region, reflecting European knowledge of North America during the period of exploration and settlement.
John Speed is regarded as one of the most important figures in English cartography. His maps are celebrated for their artistic quality, historical importance and elaborate ornamentation.
The text on the backside is printed as often upside down.
Dimensions: 37,5 x 51 cm (engraving), 40 x 53 cm (paper).
Good condition. The map has been professionally restored in the corners and center, and some lines have been redrawn. See the photos for a good impression.
John Speed, A new description of Carolina.
London, 1676.
This magnificent and highly decorative map of Carolina, presents the southeastern coast of North America, including Carolina and parts of present-day Virginia and Georgia, with remarkable geographical and historical detail.
The map is beautifully embellished with an elaborate baroque title cartouche, a large royal coat of arms, a finely engraved compass rose with radiating rhumb lines, sailing ships, and detailed illustrations of mountains, rivers, settlements and coastal features.
Particularly striking are the representations of the Appalachian Mountains and the early colonial geography of the region, reflecting European knowledge of North America during the period of exploration and settlement.
John Speed is regarded as one of the most important figures in English cartography. His maps are celebrated for their artistic quality, historical importance and elaborate ornamentation.
The text on the backside is printed as often upside down.
Dimensions: 37,5 x 51 cm (engraving), 40 x 53 cm (paper).
Good condition. The map has been professionally restored in the corners and center, and some lines have been redrawn. See the photos for a good impression.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
North America
Geographical specification
Carolina
Map maker/publisher
John Speed
Map/book title
A new description of Carolina.
Period
1661-1680
Condition
Good
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Beautiful coloured map of Carolina by John Speed from 1676
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
40 cm
Width
53 cm
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