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Auction 143, Lot 479

"The Kingdome of Denmarke…", Speed, John

Subject: Denmark

Period: 1626 (dated)

Publication: A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World…

Color: Hand Color

Size:
20 x 15.3 inches
50.8 x 38.9 cm
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This superb map of the Kingdom of Denmark covers the region that includes Terra Scania on the southern coast of present-day Sweden and Schleswig-Holstein. This is one of only three carte-a-figures map of Denmark. The top panel includes the portraits of King Christian IV and King Frederick III, the royal coat of arms and bird's-eye views of notable places including Copenhagen, Elsinore, Landscroon, Ripe, Schleswig and Hamburg. The side borders illustrate different levels of Danish society with costumed figures. On the verso is English text containing a description of the kingdom. This is an early edition with the imprint of George Humble in Popshead Alley in the cartouche. Engraved by Evert van Hamersveldt Symons.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SPE-1e.

Condition: B

Fine, early impression. There is a centerfold separation at bottom that extends 1" into the image that has been repaired on verso with old paper along with heavy toning and a few faint spots.

Estimate: $1,600 - $1,900

Sold for: $900

Closed on 2/13/2013

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