Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 991
Speed - A Map of New England and New York
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
John Speed (c. 1551-1629), A Map of New England and New York, London, circa 1676, text in English verso, with decorative title cartouche and local fauna illustrated throughout, engraving on laid paper with hand colored highlights, plate 15-1/4 x 20 in., sight 16-5/8 x 21-1/2 in.; in black painted wood frame sandwiched between two glass panels, 18-1/4 x 23 in.
Provenance: Brunk Auctions, January 26-27, 2018, Lot 846 (sold for $1,200); Private South Carolina Collection
Condition
moderately toned, some warping and handling creases throughout, reinforcement/repair along join line verso, not examined out of frame; frame with light wear and abrasions, some paint loss
