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England. John Speed (1551-1629) Barkshire Described. Double-page engraved map with hand-color on laid paper, top portion dominated by a view of Windsor Castle finished in light blue with darker blue roofs; insets depict a battle scene at Radcott bridge and a list of Order of the Garter recipients from 1350, and a portrait of Edward III, who both founded the order and rebuilt Windsor during his reign; text on verso in English, in a double-glazed frame, 21 x 16 in.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
Edward III, John Speed, Windsor, United KingdomJohn Dorfman
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Fine Books & Manuscripts
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