John Speede Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Speede Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 30, 2025
John Speede, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Persia Map
Est: $800 - $2,000
Very well preserved 17th century hand-colored engraving on paper by John Speede, the best known English mapmaker of the Stuart period. The Kingdom of Persia with the cheef Citties and Habites described by John Speede was published by G. Humble in 1626. It includes colored title and legends cartouches, three illustrated marginal borders, four city views. Sticker on verso: Thomas Co. Picture Framing, Washington D.C. Housed in a gilded and black wooden frame. Sight size: 20.25"L x 15.25"H. Frame dimensions: 21.50"L x 16.50"H x 1"W. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment. Artist: John Speede (British 1551-1629) Issued: 1626 Dimensions: See Description Country of Origin: England
Lion and Unicorn
Jan. 30, 2025
John Speede, Antique Hand-Colored Engraving Wales Map
Est: $200 - $800
Outstandingly preserved 17th century hand-colored engraving on paper by John Speede, the best known English mapmaker of the Stuart period. It features the county of Merioneth (Described 1610) in Wales, with an inset of Harlech, two coats of arms, a decorative distance scale, and a decorative compass rose. Sight size: 20.50"L x 15.25"H. Frame dimensions: 28"L x 23.50"H x 1"W. Artist: John Speede (British 1551-1629) Issued: c. 1650 Dimensions: See Description Country of Origin: England
Lion and Unicorn
Jan. 21, 2025
JOHN SPEEDE, SUFFOLKE.
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN SPEEDE, SUFFOLKE.
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Nov. 01, 2024
JOHN SPEEDE; 'Britain, as it was, devided into the tyme of the Englishe Saxons especially during their Heptarchy', engraving, the central map of Britain flanked by borders of regions and their early rulers, sold by John Sudbury & George Humble in Pop
Est: £400 - £600
JOHN SPEEDE; 'Britain, as it was, devided into the tyme of the Englishe Saxons especially during their Heptarchy', engraving, the central map of Britain flanked by borders of regions and their early rulers, sold by John Sudbury & George Humble in Pope's Head Alley at London, with glazed text verso, 39 x 52cm, framed and glazed.
Adam Partridge Auctioneers
May. 01, 2024
JOHN SPEEDE (1552 - 1629) North Hamptonshire, uncoloured, engraved by Hondius 1610, from the atlas. 37 x 51cm
Est: €200 - €300
JOHN SPEEDE (1552 - 1629) North Hamptonshire, uncoloured, engraved by Hondius 1610, from the atlas. 37 x 51cm
Adam's
Apr. 19, 2024
John Speede (English Cartographer, 1552-29) "The Turkish Empire", H 15.7" W 21"
Est: $400 - $600
Antique map of what is now Turkey, the east end of the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. Two-sided frame reveals the description on the verso. Created in 1626. Fold in center where removed from binding of the "Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World" printed in the 17th. c. Hand colored. Around the border are illustrations of prominent cities and peoples of the region: Grecian, Egyptian, Assyrian, Arabian and Persian. Men on left, women on right. From the Estate of William and Marlene Thomas of Ann Arbor, Mi.
DuMouchelles
Apr. 19, 2024
John Speede (English, 1552-29) the Kingdom of Persia H 15.7" W 21"
Est: $400 - $600
Antique map of lands bordered by the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and India. Two-sided frame reveals the description on the verso. Created in 1626. Fold in the center where removed from binding of the folio "Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World" printed in the 17th. century. Hand colored. Bordered by illustrations of prominent cities and peoples of the region in native garb. Visible image 15.7" x 21. Walnut custom frame 17.7" x 23". From the Estate of William and Marlene Thomas of Ann Arbor, Mi.
DuMouchelles
Apr. 19, 2024
John Speede, (English, 1552-29) "New Map of Tartary (Mongol/ Russian Empire)", H 15.7" W 21"
Est: $400 - $600
Two-sided frame shows the map's description on the verso. Created in 1626. Fold in the center where removed from the binding of the folio "Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World", printed in the 17th century. Hand colored. The Great Wall of China is shown as "A Wall of 400 leagues". Custom wood frame 17.7" x 23". From the Estate of William and Marlene Thomas of Ann Arbor, Mi.
DuMouchelles
May. 20, 2023
John Speede, "A New Map of Tartary"
Est: $200 - $400
Or: "A Newe Mape of Tartary." Hand colored map "augmented" by British cartographer John Speede (1551 - 1629). Originally sold by London merchants Thomas Bassett of Fleet Street and Richard Chiswell in St. Paul's Churchyard. Map exhibits discoloration and a single discernible vertical fold down the center of the piece. Mounted on glass, on the verso of the map itself is a detailed "Description of the Kingdom of Tartary" and, on the frame, a guarantee by I.D.L. Antiques (Hong Kong). Map measures 20" x 15 1/4" by sight. Hogarth frame in fine condition. Not inspected out of frame. From the carefully curated collection of a Pan Am flight attendant, in service between the years of 1954 and 1984. Her many travels took her through Central America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. Large shipping item. Please inquire regarding shipping rates prior to bidding. Keywords: English, mapmaker, cartography, antiquarian, kingdom, Eurasia, Eurasian, Asia, Asian, mape
Nest Egg Auctions
Mar. 07, 2023
John Speede
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede John Speede, a hand coloured engraved map of Hertfordshire, 38 x 51cm Condition Report: Minor browning and rippling of paper within mount.
Sworders
Aug. 27, 2022
JOHN SPEEDE MAP OF TARTARY
Est: $500 - $1,000
DESCRIPTION: John Speede A Newe Mape of Tartary. From the first world atlas produced in England. Includes a decorative carte à figures. Side panels depict costumed figures, above are vignettes of the cities of Astrakhan, Samarkand and Cambalu, and an illustration of a "house in Nova Zemla". The Great Wall of China is seen, and the interior is heavily annotated. Map shows Alaska, Russia, Central Asia, China. Framed and matted in wood frame. MEASUREMENTS: 15-1/2" high x 20" wide. Frame 2". CONDITION: Edges with losses, tears, and creases. RM IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. When you registered for the auction you agreed to these terms and will be required to comply with them.
Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 05, 2022
John Speede (British, 1552-1629) engraved quartered map of Holy Iland, Garnsey, Farne and Jarsey,
Est: £100 - £150
John Speede (British, 1552-1629) engraved quartered map of Holy Iland, Garnsey, Farne and Jarsey, with hand colouring, compass roses and armorial cartouche, 16 ¼ x 21in. (41.25 x 53.4cm.), in double sided frame with text verso.
Martel Maides
Jul. 05, 2022
Speede, John (1552-1629)
Est: £80 - £100
Speede, John (1552-1629) Maps of four Islands on one sheet - Holy Iland, Garnsey (Guernsey), Farne and Jarsey (Jersey), 1st edition, pub. John Sudbury & George Humble, c.1610, engraving with hand colouring, 15½ x 20½in. (39.3 x 52cm.).
Martel Maides
Jul. 05, 2022
John Speede (1552-1629) a hand coloured engraved map of Lincolnshire,
Est: £150 - £200
John Speede (1552-1629) a hand coloured engraved map of Lincolnshire, 'The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne Described with the Armes of them that have Bene Earles Thereof since the Conquest', 17th century, 15 ¾ x 20 ¼in. (40 x 51.5cm.), in a Hogarth frame.
Martel Maides
May. 26, 2022
John Speede Engraved Map of Surrey Described and Divided into Hundreds,
Est: £200 - £300
pub. 1611, with hand-coloured armorial crests and borders, 38.5 cm x 51 cm, framed & glazed.
Flints Auctions Ltd
Dec. 07, 2021
John Speede (1552-1629), Map of America, coloured engraving, 40 x 52.5cm
Est: £600 - £800
John Speede (1552-1629) Map of America coloured engraving America, with those known parts in that unknowne worlde — both people and manner of buildings.... London: G. Humble, 1626 [but 1631]
Gorringes
Oct. 12, 2021
John Speede
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede John Speede, 'Hertfordshire Described, The Situations of Hartford and the most ancient towne S. Albans...', a map with coloured detail, 39 x 51cm
Sworders
Aug. 10, 2020
JOHN SPEEDE (1551/2 - 1629) A matched set of five maps including: The Kingdom of Ireland The Province of Muster The Province of Leinster The Province of Connaugh The Province of Ulster Each 510 x 385mm From the Theatre of the Empire of Great Brita
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
JOHN SPEEDE (1551/2 - 1629) A matched set of five maps including: The Kingdom of Ireland The Province of Muster The Province of Leinster The Province of Connaugh The Province of Ulster Each 510 x 385mm From the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, published by Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell. This is the 24th true edition, published in 1676, with later hand colouring.
Adam's
Jul. 21, 2020
SPEEDE, JOHN & JOHN MORE.
Est: $300 - $500
Canaan. Copperplate map.“The Description of Palestine” on verso.17.5 x 21 inches (44 x 53 cm).Laor 737.London, first edition 1611 (or later)John Speede (1552-1629) was a renowned English historian and mapmaker. According to the imprint, the map was “begun by Mr. John More, continued and finished by John Speede.” The map was reissued several times and resembles Ortelius’ Palestine after S. Tilemannus. The plan of Jerusalem (upper left) is after Arias Montanus. Title cartouche shows Moses and Aaron each holding one of the Tablets along with respective iconographic elements and with central Tetragrammaton. The Jerusalem inset is surrounded by vignettes of Temple vessels. Emblems of the Tribes, signifying the division of the land, appropriately placed throughout the map. Also displayed is the route of the Israelite exodus from Egypt.
Kestenbaum & Company
Jun. 13, 2020
John SPEEDE (1552-1629) Map
Est: $200 - $400
Artist: John SPEEDE (1552-1629). Title: Hand colored "DENBIGH SHIRE" map. Size: 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. Frame: 22 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. Condition: Good, lite toning to paper. Created: 1610. Medium: Hand colored engraving.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Jun. 13, 2020
[Russian Asia and Northern China, Khazakstan and Mongolia] SPEED, John (1552 - 1629) "A NEWE MAPE OF TARTARY augmented by John Speede" hand-coloured copper engraving with wonderful scenes and native types on three sides of the frame. circa 1676, ove
Est: $400 - $500
[Russian Asia and Northern China, Khazakstan and Mongolia] SPEED, John (1552 - 1629) "A NEWE MAPE OF TARTARY augmented by John Speede" hand-coloured copper engraving with wonderful scenes and native types on three sides of the frame. circa 1676, overall 39 x 51cm.
Leski Auctions Pty Ltd
Mar. 10, 2020
John Speede,
Est: £200 - £300
John Speede, 'Kent With Her Cities and Earles Described and Observed' a double sided map with coloured highlights, framed and behind double conservation glass, 37.5 x 50cm
Sworders
Oct. 17, 2019
John Speede (British, 1552-1629) engraved quartered map of Holy Iland, Garnsey, Farne and Jarsey,
Est: £150 - £200
John Speede (British, 1552-1629) engraved quartered map of Holy Iland, Garnsey, Farne and Jarsey, with hand colouring, compass roses and armorial cartouche, 14 3/4 x 19 3/4in. (37.5 x 50cm.), in double sided frame with text verso.
Martel Maides
Sep. 22, 2019
JOHN SPEEDE, HARTFORDSHIRE (SIC) DESCRIBED, a hand-coloured engraved map, f
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN SPEEDE, HARTFORDSHIRE (SIC) DESCRIBED, a hand-coloured engraved map, framed. Plate 38.5cm by 51cm
Elstob Auctioneers
Sep. 10, 2019
John Speede
Est: £200 - £300
John Speede 'THE KINGDOME OF IRLAND' a double-page engraving with coloured highlights 40 x 52cm; John Speede 'THE KINGDOME OF GREAT BRITAINE AND IRELAND' a double-page engraving with coloured details 37 x 51cm (2)
Sworders
Sep. 10, 2019
John Speede 'Oxfordshire delcribed with y citie and the Arms of the Colledges of y Famous ...
Est: £100 - £150
John Speede, 'Oxfordshire delcribed with y citie and the Arms of the Colledges of y Famous Vainerfity A.1605', 40 x 53cm
Sworders
Sep. 10, 2019
John Speede 'Britain as it was divided in the tyme of the Enghthe Saxons
Est: £200 - £300
John Speede, 'Britain as it was divided in the tyme of the Enghthe Saxons especially during their Heptarchy', 38 x 51cm
Sworders
Sep. 04, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "Cumberland", Map, Unframed, 15" x 19.75".
Est: £150 - £250
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "Cumberland", Map, Unframed, 15" x 19.75".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Sep. 04, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "The Countye Palatine of Chester", Map, Unframed, 15" x 20".
Est: £150 - £250
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "The Countye Palatine of Chester", Map, Unframed, 15" x 20".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Jul. 20, 2019
Maps: John Speede Somersetshire, 20ins. x 15ins.Plus Bathe 1630, coloured.
Est: £80 - £100
Maps: John Speede Somersetshire, 20ins. x 15ins.Plus Bathe 1630, coloured. Framed and glazed. 27ins. x 22ins.
Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd
Jun. 26, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "Canaan", Coloured Map c.1611, 15" x 20".
Est: £600 - £800
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "Canaan", Coloured Map c.1611, 15" x 20".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 29, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "Somerset_Shire", Map, 14" x 19.25".
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "Somerset_Shire", Map, 14" x 19.25".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 29, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "A Newe Mape of Tartary", Map, 15.25" x 20".
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "A Newe Mape of Tartary", Map, 15.25" x 20".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 29, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "The Ile of Ely", Map, 14.75" x 20.5".
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "The Ile of Ely", Map, 14.75" x 20.5".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 29, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "A New Mappe of The Romane Empire", Map, 15.5" x 20".
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "A New Mappe of The Romane Empire", Map, 15.5" x 20".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 29, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "York Shire", Map, 15" x 20".
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "York Shire", Map, 15" x 20".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 29, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "The Kingdome of China", Map, 15.25" x 20".
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "The Kingdome of China", Map, 15.25" x 20".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 29, 2019
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "The Province Ulster", Map, 15" x 20".
Est: £80 - £120
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "The Province Ulster", Map, 15" x 20".
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 26, 2019
JOHN SPEEDE (1552-1629)The Province of Munster, with Town Plans for Lymricke and CorckePublished by B. Sudbury and G. Hunske39 x 51cm(damaged)
Est: €50 - €100
JOHN SPEEDE (1552-1629)The Province of Munster, with Town Plans for Lymricke and CorckePublished by B. Sudbury and G. Hunske39 x 51cm(damaged)
Adam's
Apr. 04, 2019
2 maps: Speede. Rutlandshire... + Sanson ...France
Est: $100 - $200
[England/France] 2 Maps. (1) Speede, John (British, 1552-1629). "Rutlandshire With Oukham And Stanford Her Bordering Neighbour Newly Described." John Sudbury and George Humbell, London, 1612. English text on verso. On left half of verso: An Alphabeticall Table of All the Townes. 1st state. Double-page engraved map. Uncolored, with inset maps of Oukham and Stanford. 15" x 20" (2) Sanson, Nicholas (French, 1600-1667). "Le Royaume De France, et ses Acquisitions vers les Pays Bas lAllemagne, lItalie, et lEspagne" Pierre Mariette, Paris, 1665. Double-page engraved map, showing rivers and towns. Later hand coloring of map and scale. 15 1/2" x 20 3/8" Condition Very good. Rutlandshire repaired on verso.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Mar. 12, 2019
JOHN SPEEDE (1552-1629)The Province of Munster, with Town Plans for Lymricke and CorckePublished by B. Sudbury and G. Hunske; Penguin text verso. 39 x 51cmProvenance: The Collection of Hugh and Anne Iremonger
Est: €250 - €350
JOHN SPEEDE (1552-1629)The Province of Munster, with Town Plans for Lymricke and CorckePublished by B. Sudbury and G. Hunske; Penguin text verso. 39 x 51cmProvenance: The Collection of Hugh and Anne Iremonger
Adam's
Sep. 05, 2018
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "Glamorgan Shyre", Map, 15.75" x 21", and a Map of Liverpool by a different hand, two (2).
Est: £20 - £40
John Speede (1552-1629) British. "Glamorgan Shyre", Map, 15.75" x 21", and a Map of Liverpool by a different hand, two (2).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Mar. 24, 2018
JOHN SPEEDE (BRITISH, 1552-1629) MAP OF HARTFORDSHIRE Hand-colored engraving: 15 3/4 x 20 1/2 in.
Est: $300 - $500
JOHN SPEEDE (BRITISH, 1552-1629) MAP OF HARTFORDSHIRE Hand-colored engraving: 15 3/4 x 20 1/2 in. Unframed
Potomack Company
Mar. 13, 2018
John Speede (1551/2-1629) - Canaan Map, London, 1651.
Est: $300 - $500
John Speede (1551/2-1629) - Canaan Map, London, 1651. Hand colored. 39x51.5cm. Full title: Canaan / Are to be sold by Tho. Basset in Fleet street, and Ric: Chiswell in St. Pauls Churchyard. Begun by Mr. John More continued and finished by John Speede, Anno Domini 1651. Taken from: Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (with Prospect of the most famous parts of the World), page 55 - 56, London, Thomas Basset and Richard Chiswell, 1676. The map was originally dated 1611 and included in Speed's "Genealogies of Holy Scriptures", inserted in the "Editio Princeps" of the King James Bible, published by Robert Barker in 1611 It was reissued several times and the date changed to 1651. It resembles Ortelius' Palestine after S. Tilemannus. The plan of Jerusalem is after Arias Montanus (ref: The Eran Laor Cartographic Collection). Please see Sotheby's London, 9 May 2017, Lot #30.
Pasarel
Feb. 28, 2018
JOHN SPEEDE 'Cardigan Shyre', double page engraving inset with vignette -
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN SPEEDE 'Cardigan Shyre', double page engraving inset with vignette - aerial view of 'Cardigan', hand coloured, Bassett & Chiswell, 39 x 51cm
Mallams
Feb. 28, 2018
JOHN SPEEDE 'Caernarvon', double page engraving, inset with vignettes - a
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN SPEEDE 'Caernarvon', double page engraving, inset with vignettes - aerial views of 'Caernarvon' and 'Bangor', hand coloured, Bassett & Chiswell, 38 x 51cm
Mallams
Feb. 28, 2018
JOHN SPEEDE 'Flint-Shire', double page engraving with vignettes including
Est: £150 - £250
JOHN SPEEDE 'Flint-Shire', double page engraving with vignettes including 'St Asaph', 'Flint', and 'St Winffrids Well', double page engraving, hand coloured, Roger Rea, 38.5 x 51.5cm; and two further to include 'Denbigh Shire' and 'Radnor Described' (3)
Mallams
Feb. 28, 2018
JOHN SPEEDE 'Montgomery Shire', double page engraving with vignette aeria
Est: £100 - £150
JOHN SPEEDE 'Montgomery Shire', double page engraving with vignette aerial view of 'Montgomery', hand coloured, Roger Rea, 38 x 51cm
Mallams