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Tue, Oct 18, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 393

John Speed, Map of Russia, c. 1676, Engraving

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$150,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property of a Private Collector, Hilton Head Island, SC

Description:

John Speed, Map of Russia, C. 1676, Hand-Colored Engraving, John Speed (London) c. 1676, Map of Russia, with medallion lower left printed 'The Habit of Russians, A Map of Russia, sold by Tho. Basset in Fleetstreet and Richard Chiswell in St. Paul's Church yard', and engraved'F. Lamb Sculp.' lower left, the hand colored map with scenes of notable cities and landmarks along right quadrant and a detail of the city of Moscow upper right quadrant, matted and framed in double sided frame. Frame size: 25 in. x 29 1/4 in.

Measurements: Height: by sight 16 1/4 in. x Width: 20 1/4 in.

Condition:

Overall good condition, toning, foxing, central vertical crease, not viewed out of frame.