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Lot 305
Sale 945 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
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Nov 9, 2021
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Nov 10, 2021
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Lot Description
SPEED, John (1552-1629). A Newe Mape of Tartary. London: G. Humble, 1626 (but later).
(English, 1552-1629)
Engraved map with hand-coloring in wash and outline of Tartary, Russia and China, 420 x 543 mm sheet. Decorative cartouches, side borders with 8 costumed figures of Tartar men and women, top border with city views and vignettes, English text verso. (Some marginal chipping or short tears, centerfold with minor separations and reinforced verso.)
Views in the top border include Astracan, Samarchand, Cambalu, and The "House of Nova Zemla."