The Spring Offering of Fine & Decorative Arts
Sat, May 17, 2014 10:00AM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 43
John Speed Map of the Turkish Empire
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
[The Turkish Empire, Newly Augmented], by John Speed, published by George Humble, London, 1626, spanning from Italy to Saudi Arabia, vignettes of costumed figures and city views in borders, hand-colored engraving, laid paper with watermark, related English text verso, 15-1/2 x 19-7/8 in. (plate), loose, curling, toning, stains, smudges, fading, corner loss and chipping at top (not affecting print), scattered tears in margins, three tears at top affecting print (longest 3/4 in.), plastic tape repairs verso, hand-coloring probably later. Provenance: Private Collection
loose, curling, toning, stains, smudges, fading, corner loss and chipping at top (not affecting print), scattered tears in margins, three tears at top affecting print (longest 3/4 in.), plastic tape repairs verso, hand-coloring probably later
