Lot 344

SPEED, John (c.1551-1629). Greece, [London:] George Humble, 1626, hand-coloured engraved map of ancient Greece, 400 x 510mm., framed and glazed.

Estimate: £150 - £250
Hammer price: £110
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SPEED, John (c.1551-1629).  [After title in Greek:] Greece. [London:] George Humble, 1626. Hand-coloured engraved map of ancient Greece, title and scale within baroque cartouches, sea monster and galleons, 400 x 510mm., framed and glazed. Provenance: The Parker Gallery, Albemarle Street, London (old label on verso). Zackarakis A Catalogue of Printed Maps of Greece 2014. 

Condition report
Central vertical crease.
A little light foxing in places.
A little discolouration to paper in places.
Paper a little uneven in places/not laying completely flat.
Some other minor marks including a small gouge to paper to centre right.
Overall appearance generally good.
Under glass.
The map is not fully laid down but taped down on the upper corners.

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