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"The Achievement of Our Soveraigne King Iames as He Nowe Beareth with the Armes of the Severall Kings That Have Aunciently Raigned Within His Nowe Dominions", Speed, John

Subject: Frontispiece

Period: 1614 (dated)

Publication: The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain

Color: Black & White

Size:

9.6 x 15 inches
24.4 x 38.1 cm

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Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is the frontispiece to Speed's The Theatre of the Empire.... A dedication and the royal coat of arms of King James I fills the center of this elaborate sheet. The 24 smaller heraldic shields forming the border denote all the associated kings of the ancient realm.

References: Shirley (TP) #33.

Condition: B

A nice impression with minor soiling, some small abrasions at far left, and archival paper repairs at top and right. There is a tear that enters 1/2" into image at left.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $85

Closed on 2/18/2015

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"The Achievement of Our Soveraigne King Iames as He Nowe Beareth with the Armes of the Severall Kings That Have Aunciently Raigned Within His Nowe Dominions", Speed, John

Subject: Frontispiece

Period: 1614 (dated)

Publication: The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain

Color: Black & White

Size:

9.6 x 15 inches
24.4 x 38.1 cm

Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is the frontispiece to Speed's The Theatre of the Empire.... A dedication and the royal coat of arms of King James I fills the center of this elaborate sheet. The 24 smaller heraldic shields forming the border denote all the associated kings of the ancient realm.

References: Shirley (TP) #33.

Condition: B

A nice impression with minor soiling, some small abrasions at far left, and archival paper repairs at top and right. There is a tear that enters 1/2" into image at left.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $85

Closed on 2/18/2015

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"The Achievement of Our Soveraigne King Iames as He Nowe Beareth with the Armes of the Severall Kings That Have Aunciently Raigned Within His Nowe Dominions", Speed, John

Subject: Frontispiece

Period: 1614 (dated)

Publication: The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain

Color: Black & White

Size:

9.6 x 15 inches24.4 x 38.1 cm

Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is the frontispiece to Speed's The Theatre of the Empire.... A dedication and the royal coat of arms of King James I fills the center of this elaborate sheet. The 24 smaller heraldic shields forming the border denote all the associated kings of the ancient realm.

References: Shirley (TP) #33.

Condition: B

A nice impression with minor soiling, some small abrasions at far left, and archival paper repairs at top and right. There is a tear that enters 1/2" into image at left.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $85

Closed on 2/18/2015

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9.6 x 15 inches
24.4 x 38.1 cm