Bidspirit auction | John Speed Map of Greece,

John Speed Map of Greece, 17th Century, Outline Colour, Black Sea Included - This highly detailed map of Greece by John Speed, featuring outline colour, extends north to include parts of the Black Sea. It offers an early and fascinating depiction of Greece, with precise geographical details and a rich English text description on the verso, providing historical context. John Speed (1551/52–1629) was the most renowned English mapmaker of the Stuart period, producing his first maps in the 1590s and achieving fame with his atlases, The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (1612) and The Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World (1627). Known for his meticulous craftsmanship, Speed’s work remains a significant contribution to early modern cartography. Great for collectors of 17th-century maps, Greek cartography, and early English atlases. Condition: Good, with a trimmed margin at the top. Size of sheet 40cm (height) x 52.5cm (width), 15.7 x 20.6 inch.