#3053 • Map Showing Anglesey-John Speed-Early 17th Century

Part of Fine Art, Decor, Furniture and Rugs | Fine and Decorative Arts Day 1 | December 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Map titled "Anglesey, Antiently Called Mona" by John Speed and "to be sold by John Sudbury and Georg Humble" circa 1610. Map was part of Speeds atlas "Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine". Sheet shows map with additional inset map in upper right portion. Framed sheet measures 15'5" x 20.5" (sight) and is housed in frame with reverse glass showing text on reverse of map with frame measuring 23" x 27.5". Map exhibits bold hand coloring, a vertical fold at center, small tears at lower right and left corners, some water staining and some light toning.