Woodcut. John Speed map of Europe. 1626. Double sided picture.

Europ, and the Cheife cities contained therein described : with the habits of most kingdoms now in use.  By Jo: Speed. Ano : Dom: 1626

Original engraved map with hand colour published in Speed’s ‘Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World’ sold in popeshead alley, against the Exchange by George Humble 1626.  500mm x 615mm.

With eight inset views at the top showing the cities of London, Paris, Rome Constantinople, Venice, Prague, Amsterdam & Lisbone.

Ten costume vignettes down the side showing the fashions of Europe’s inhabitants.

With English text on the reverse.