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Emporium & Humber Family Collection Auction

Fri, Feb 4, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 326

Speed - A New Description of Carolina, Map

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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John Speed (1551/2-1629), A New Description of Carolina, London, circa 1676, engraved by Francis Lamb (fl. 1667-1701) for Speed's atlas, A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, engraving on laid paper, with descriptions of Carolina and Florida verso, in two sheets, plate 15-1/8 x 20-1/8 in., sheet 16-3/4 x 21-1/8 in., unframed

Provenance: Humber Family, North Carolina

Condition

joined at center, some wear, small tears, and losses to edges, left and right margins with some water damage, right sheet (Description of Carolina verso) with 3 inch tear reinforced with tape verso, scattered light staining throughout

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