A new map of East India

infoSpeed, John; Lamb, Francis; Wit, Frederik de; 1676

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This colourful 17th century map highlights the mountain ranges and rivers of Southeast Asia and India. The cartouche features an illustration of Asian men wearing brightly-coloured clothing and carrying bows and arrows.

Details
Date
1676
Map Maker
Speed, John; Lamb, Francis; Wit, Frederik de
Printer/Publisher
Basset and Chiswell
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Longitude and Latitude

Insets

Cartouche

Illustration

Features

River

Mountain/Volcano

Jungle/Wooded Area

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Main Title
A new map of East India
Barcode
B26055973D
Personal Author
Speed, John, 1552?-1629; Lamb, Francis, engraver; Bassett, Thomas, bookseller, bookseller; Chiswell, Richard, bookseller; Speed, John, 1552?-1629; Wit, Frederik de
Extent
2 scans.
Description
On lower right margin of map: F. Lamb sculp. Map imprint: Sold by Tho. Basset in Fleet Street and Richard Chiswell in St. Pauls Churchyard. Relief described pictorially. Scale not given.English text on verso.
Imprint
[London] : [Basset and Chiswell], [1676]
Date Published
1676
BRN
200152750
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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