Lot 1531 , John Speede Map of Whight Island 15.75 x 20.75in.

John Speede
2 coloured engravings
Map of Whight Island 15.5 x 20.5in., and a map of Stafford,
15.75 x 20.75in.
Estimate £300-500

Whight Island - pronounced undulation and some creasing to the paper, small patch repair to the top of the central fold and a further subtle repair running down its full length, overall paper looks rather discoloured with a few scattered fox marks, plain white card mount and slim ebonised frame, reverse glazed showing discolouration to the paper and the repair along with the full extent of the page.
Stafford - some slight acid staining around the mount, slight undulation, colours good, paper in the main retaining original colour, little sign of any foxing or marking, reverse glazed showing paper reinforcement to the central fold and full extent of the margins.


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Sold for £300