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Auction 100, Lot 393

"Asia with the Islands Adioyning Described, the Atire of the People, & Townes of Importance, All of them Newly Augmented", Speed, John

Subject: Asia

Period: 1626 (dated)

Publication: A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20.4 x 15.5 inches
51.8 x 39.4 cm
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The first English printed map of Asia and a beautiful carte-a-figures map, flanked by costumed figures of Asian peoples. A series of eight city views forms a decorative frieze across the top including Damascus, Jerusalem, Aden Hormus, Goa, Kandy, Banten and Macau. The map is based largely on Jodocus Hondius' s map of 1623 with detailed depictions of the East Indies, the Philippines and the peninsula form of Korea. The map is further embellished with a strapwork title cartouche, numerous sea creatures and sailing ships. Imprint of Bassett and Chiswell.

References: Yeo #30.

Condition: B

A nice decorative example. Professionally backed with light Japanese tissue, trimmed to neatline and remargined. Minor crease along centerfold.

Estimate: $3,500 - $4,000

Sold for: $2,750

Closed on 9/12/2002

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