"A New and Accurat Map of the World" - 1651 John Speed Foil Print Reproduction
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"A New and Accurat Map of the World" - 1651 John Speed Foil Print Reproduction
- Solid Oak Frame
This reproduction pays homage to Speed's keen attention to the world's geography as understood in the 17th century. It features the iconic depiction of California as an island, a conjectural Northwest Coast of America, and the mysterious Magellanica or The Southern Unknown Land. The map is not just a geographical reference but a visual compendium of the era's cosmological and elemental theories, represented through celestial hemispheres and allegorical figures of Water, Earth, Air, and Fire. Portraits of early explorers frame the map, and detailed notes on the South Pole and the Straits of Magellan enrich the historic narrative.
Condition:
Good
Size:
Overall: 19" X 22.5"
Visible: 11.75" X 15.75"