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Lot 240
Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
9:59AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$600 -
800
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$1,197
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Lot Description
SPEED, John (1551/52-1629). The Turkish Empire. [London], ca 1627-1632.
Engraved map with modern hand coloring of the Turkish empire, English text on verso, visible area 15 5/8 x 20 1/4 in. (398 x 515 mm), matted and framed (not examined out of frame). Decorative cartouche with Crescent moon, top border showing 8 cities, side borders with portraits depicting Greek, Egyptian, Assyrian, Arabian and Persian men (left border) and their wives (right border).
This edition with the imprint of George Humble.
Property from the Estate of Richardson and Janice Spofford, Chicago, Illinois
Property from the Estate of Richardson and Janice Spofford, Chicago, Illinois
