1626 Antique map KINGDOME OF CHINA by John Speed Humble Edition (JS)

JOHN SPEED

Publication Date: 1626

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An outstanding copperplate engravingof John Speeds decorative map of THE KINGDOME OF CHINA newly augmented by J.S. 1626. A fine example of the first edition of John Speeds map of China, showing George Humble in Popshead as the seller.The Great Wall is depicted on the map, along with several annotations. Korea shown as an Island. Japan is also shown using a very curious depiction.The map includes a portion of India within the Ganges region, extending well into Central Asia. In addition to the wonderful views showing a sailing land craft, manner of execution and city views of Macao and Quinzay and the costumed figures of Chinese, Japanese and Pegu men and women, there are interesting notes throughout the map on various historical mythical aspects of China, including a region where men are seduced by wonderful illusions and dirt is spun into cloth. English text on verso. Later hand colouring.John Speed (1552-1629)is the most famous of all English cartographers primarily as a result of The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, the first Atlas of the British Isles. The maps from this Atlas are the best known and most sought-after of all county maps. The maps were derived mainly from earlier prototypes fo Christopher Saxon and Robert Norden but with notable improvements include parish Hundreds and county boundaries, town plans and embellishments such as the coats of arms of local Earls, Dukes and the Royal Household.Published 1626by George Humble in Popes Head Alley London.Generally good condition with central fold as issued. The Top margin has been trimmed right to the border line and there are 4 very very small missing pieces on the border line. There are a fewhistorical re-enforcement repairs to verso and some toning to the centre left side. A very presentable and collectable version of this rare map.Overall size including the margins approx 39.5cm x 52cm.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. eBook. Seller Inventory # JS-4332978

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Title: 1626 Antique map KINGDOME OF CHINA by John ...

Publication Date: 1626

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1626.