140: SPEED'S MAP OF 'MIDLE-SEX', LONDON, CIRCA 17TH C.

The historic county of Middle-Sex depicted with the cities of London and Westminster, additional inset map of Westminster upper left and London upper right, views of 'St. Peters' and 'St. Paul's Cathedrals lower left and right, printed English text verso, hand colored wood engraving published in the 17th century.
Measures 16 x 20.75, frame is 22.5 x 27.5 inches.
Very good condition, noting a subtle central crease, toning, edge gouges, tape verso as shown, additional scattered light creases, no major damage or repair.
Provenance: The Van Dyke family, Marshall, Missouri civic leaders and entrepreneurs conducting business on the Marshall, Missouri square beginning around 1871. Their family collection of Art and Antiques spans more than four generations.
$400 - $600