£3,000 - £4,000
John Speed (English, 1552-1629) Map of "The Kingdom of China newly augmented by JS 1626", hand coloured copper engraved double page map on laid paper, framed, 42.5 x 55.5cm. *Taken from John Speed's "Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World" this is the first atals and an one of the few maps of Asia to be published by an Englishman. It shows Asia from India to Japan. Undeveloped land is filled by explanatory texts. Korea is still shown as an island and Japan is greatly enlarged and tilted. The vignette at the top left shows a remarkable means of transportation (a sort of land ship) and top right a crucifixion scene. Towards the top-centre are views of Macao and Quinzay (Hangchow). A blank coat of arms is found between them. Costumed characters decorate the sides of the map and sea monsters and ships adorn the seas.
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