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
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 (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
