SPEED JOHN, Bohemia, 1626
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“Bohemia Newly described by Iohn Speed Anno Dom: 1626”. London: R. Chiswell & T. Bassett, 1626.
42.2 x 53.2 cm, (with the frame 76.5 x 67 cm) (ML)
Condition: the map is in an overall good condition, framed
One of the most decorative maps of Bohemia. John Speed (1552-1629), the author of the map, was English cartographer and historian. An original old-style coloured copper engraving on paper with the ornamental title cartouche and another cartouche with explanatory notes ("The explicatien of y notes"), the Czech lion and the German eagle at the top corners of the map. Above the map there is a bar with 5 important Czech cities of that period (Čáslav, Chomutov, Prague, Polná, Slaný, Louny) and Prague Castle, on the sides there are bars with figures of different estates in period costumes
25.11.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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CZK 24,000.-
- Estimate:
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CZK 30,000.-
- Starting bid:
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CZK 22,000.-
SPEED JOHN, Bohemia, 1626
“Bohemia Newly described by Iohn Speed Anno Dom: 1626”. London: R. Chiswell & T. Bassett, 1626.
42.2 x 53.2 cm, (with the frame 76.5 x 67 cm) (ML)
Condition: the map is in an overall good condition, framed
One of the most decorative maps of Bohemia. John Speed (1552-1629), the author of the map, was English cartographer and historian. An original old-style coloured copper engraving on paper with the ornamental title cartouche and another cartouche with explanatory notes ("The explicatien of y notes"), the Czech lion and the German eagle at the top corners of the map. Above the map there is a bar with 5 important Czech cities of that period (Čáslav, Chomutov, Prague, Polná, Slaný, Louny) and Prague Castle, on the sides there are bars with figures of different estates in period costumes
| Auction: | Art and Antiques |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 25.11.2017 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Radisson Blu Hotel, Štěpánská 40 |
| Exhibition: | 18.11. - 25.11.2017 |
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