Price: £7,500.00

• Date: 1651
• Condition: B
• Colour: Uncoloured
• Size: 410 x 540mm

Title: 'A New & Accurat Map of the World' from Speed's 'Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World', the first English atlas of the world. Basett & Chiswell: London, 1651

The map has decorative borders illustrated with the Elements and illustrates the misconception of California as an island.

This map has had repairs to the centerfold. This has been professionally done by an acknowledged expert to museum quality and they do not detract from the beauty of the map. The repairs are reflected in the price. A chance to acquire a cartographic icon at a modest price.