{"product_id":"john-speed-merionethshire-antique-map-1676-bassett-chiswell-edition-framed","title":"John Speed Merionethshire Antique Map 1676 Bassett \u0026 Chiswell Edition Framed","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original copper-engraved map of Merionethshire by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e, from \u003cem\u003eThe Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine\u003c\/em\u003e, in the \u003cstrong\u003e1676 edition published by Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell\u003c\/strong\u003e. The imprint reads \u003cstrong\u003e\"Performed by Iohn Speede and are to be solde by Thomas Bassett in Fleetstreet, and Richard Chiswell in St Pauls Churchyard\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the title cartouche reads \u003cstrong\u003eMERIONETHSHIRE Described 1610\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe map is richly decorated in Speed's characteristic style: armorial panels in the upper corners, an inset plan of \u003cstrong\u003eHarlech\u003c\/strong\u003e with its castle, a compass rose flanked by cherubs, a sailing ship in the Irish Sea and a strapwork scale bar. The 1676 Bassett and Chiswell edition is widely regarded as the high point of Speed's atlas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e framed by Reading Fine Art Gallery Ltd, Cross Street, Reading, whose label to the reverse is annotated \"2nd edition 1675\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 x 41 cm framed. Uncoloured, as issued in black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e overall toning and some staining to the sheet, consistent with age; the sheet is framed close to the engraved border, so the full margins cannot be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE READ - the photographs form part of the description.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a genuine antique several centuries old and it shows its age. Please examine every photograph carefully and make sure you are completely happy with the condition before you buy. The map has not been removed from its frame, so the reverse of the sheet, any text on the verso and any margins hidden by the frame have not been inspected. Hand colouring on antique maps may be original or later. Toning, foxing, spotting, staining, creases and old repairs should all be expected on an item of this age, and anything not visible in the photographs cannot be guaranteed. Dimensions are approximate. If you have any questions or would like more photographs, please ask \u003cstrong\u003ebefore\u003c\/strong\u003e purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and posted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54613049803036,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/4630\/0188\/files\/57_77801932-c623-4426-a504-9f8bb69338c0.jpg?v=1790407263","url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/john-speed-merionethshire-antique-map-1676-bassett-chiswell-edition-framed","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}