Lot 356

SPEED, John (c.1551-1629). Sussex Described, London, 1610 [but 1611 or later], hand-coloured engraved map of Sussex, 384 x 505mm., framed and glazed.

Estimate: £300 - £500
Hammer price: £180
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

SPEED, John (c.1551-1629).  Sussex Described and divided into Rapes with the situation of Chichester the cheife citie thereof And the armes of such Nobles as have bene dignified with the title of Earles since the conquest and other accidents therein observed. London: George Humble, 1610 [but 1611 or later]. Hand-coloured engraved map of Sussex, inset bird's-eye-view of Chichester, baroque cartouches, coats-of-arms, galleons and sea monsters, battle scene (lightly browned, light diagonal crease at right-hand side), English text on verso, 384 x 505mm., framed and glazed. Provenance: "The 'Old Master' Galleries, [London]" (label on verso). Kingsley Printed Maps of Sussex K7.

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