Lot 46
  • 46

Speed, John.

bidding is closed

Description

  • The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain... A Prospect of the most Famous Parts of the World... With Many Additions never before Extant. London: for Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell, 1676
5 parts in one volume, folio (420 x 285mm.), engraved additional title and achievement of Charles II, printed title in red and black, 4 printed sectional titles, 68 general and county maps, 5 printed tables of road distances, the Prospect with 28 maps of all parts of the world (including the twin-hemispherical world map and 6 relating to the Americas), together 96 engraved maps, later half calf, map of Kent with several stains, Suffolk with repaired tear, Wiltshire and Bohemia with small rusthole, Poland repaired (with loss), a few maps slightly shaved, one or two marginal repairs, upper cover detached

Provenance

Ri: Mynshull of ye Inner Temple. Esq. 1702, bookplate; J.J. Reynolds, bookplate 

Literature

Chubb XXVII; Phillips, Atlases 488; Shirley, British Library T.SPE-1i; Skelton 92; Wing S4886

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

The 1676 edition of the Prospect includes eight maps (on seven mapsheets) appearing for the first time: Virginia and Maryland, New England, Carolina, Jamaica and Barbados, East India, Russia and Canaan.