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John Speed's 'Heptarchy map' of England Title: Britain As It Was Devided in the tyme of the Enghfhe=Saxons especially during their Heptarchy. Performed by Iohn Speede & are to be sold by John Sudbury & Georg Humble in Popes head alley at Londo. Artist: Speed, John Published: London, John Sudbury & George Humble Date: 1646-50 Size: [38,8 x 51 cm] Technic: Copper engraving / later hand color Description: Copper engraving, hand colored in outline and wash. The famous and highly decorative map of England and Scotland showing Britain in the time of the English-Saxons during their Heptarchy. Beautifully hand colored, ornated with surrounding decorative borders in renaissance cartouches with allegoric scenes relating to the history of England. With full margins as published. Centre fold verso minor strenghtend, else excellent. Notes: In very good to excellent condition. Condition: VG/Excellent Reference: Price: /
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