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John Speed Collection: Head of a giant Buddha (bronze)

Head of a giant Buddha (bronze)
LIT197138 Head of a giant Buddha (bronze) by Thai; National Museum, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: tete de Buddha geant au nez tombant; ); Photo © Luca Tettoni

John Speed Collection: Portrait of Fanny Cornforth, 1868 (red chalk on paper)

Portrait of Fanny Cornforth, 1868 (red chalk on paper)
BIR108186 Portrait of Fanny Cornforth, 1868 (red chalk on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

John Speed Collection: Map of Cornwall from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

Map of Cornwall from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub
BAL16023 Map of Cornwall from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub. in London by George Humble, 1627 edition (hand coloured engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Map House, London

John Speed Collection: A New Map of the Roman Empire, from A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, pub

A New Map of the Roman Empire, from A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, pub
BAL42841 A New Map of the Roman Empire, from A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, pub. by Bassett & Chiswell, 1676 (hand coloured plate engraving) by Speed

John Speed Collection: Midlesex described with the most famous cities of London and Westminster

Midlesex described with the most famous cities of London and Westminster, from Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great
XCF186893 Midlesex described with the most famous cities of London and Westminster, from Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, 1611-12 (hand coloured copper engraving) by Speed

John Speed Collection: The Field of Prestonpans, engraved by Mouilleron, 1745-46 (colour litho)

The Field of Prestonpans, engraved by Mouilleron, 1745-46 (colour litho)
2973862 The Field of Prestonpans, engraved by Mouilleron, 1745-46 (colour litho) by Allan, William (1782-1850) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Printed by Lemercier)

John Speed Collection: Map depicting The Invasions of England and Ireland With al [sic] their Civill [sic]

Map depicting The Invasions of England and Ireland With al [sic] their Civill [sic]
2973855 Map depicting The Invasions of England and Ireland With al [sic] their Civill [sic] Wars since the Conquest, c.1627 (hand-coloured engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); National Army Museum

John Speed Collection: Infantry uniforms of the (American) Continental Army of 1779-83 (w / c on paper)

Infantry uniforms of the (American) Continental Army of 1779-83 (w / c on paper)
PNP351141 Infantry uniforms of the (American) Continental Army of 1779-83 (w/c on paper) by Ogden, Henry Alexander (1856-1936); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

John Speed Collection: Map of the Western Hemisphere in 1626 (colour litho)

Map of the Western Hemisphere in 1626 (colour litho)
PNP351107 Map of the Western Hemisphere in 1626 (colour litho) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; English, out of copyright

John Speed Collection: Irish Types, detail from The Kingdom of Ireland

Irish Types, detail from The Kingdom of Ireland
TPG108099 Irish Types, detail from The Kingdom of Ireland, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612), from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Chulos Playing the Bull, 1865 (colour litho)

Chulos Playing the Bull, 1865 (colour litho)
STC116018 Chulos Playing the Bull, 1865 (colour litho) by Price, William Henry Lake (1810-91); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

John Speed Collection: The Countie of Westmorland, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speed

The Countie of Westmorland, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speed
XCF113471 The Countie of Westmorland, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: The washing room below decks - condemned trade unionists being transported to Australia

The washing room below decks - condemned trade unionists being transported to Australia
STC217020 The washing room below decks - condemned trade unionists being transported to Australia, illustrated in The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published by Trades Union Congress

John Speed Collection: Britain As It Was Devided In The Tyme of the Englishe Saxons, 1616 (colour engraving)

Britain As It Was Devided In The Tyme of the Englishe Saxons, 1616 (colour engraving)
STC217006 Britain As It Was Devided In The Tyme of the Englishe Saxons, 1616 (colour engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Speed Collection: Coronation of Louis the Pious, 1493 (illuminated printed woodcut on vellum)

Coronation of Louis the Pious, 1493 (illuminated printed woodcut on vellum)
986168 Coronation of Louis the Pious, 1493 (illuminated printed woodcut on vellum) by Verard, Antoine (1450-1519); about 38.5x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation of Louis the Pious)

John Speed Collection: The Turkish Empire, 1626 (hand coloured engraving)

The Turkish Empire, 1626 (hand coloured engraving)
986162 The Turkish Empire, 1626 (hand coloured engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); 39.5x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Empire. John Speed. Hand coloured engraving)

John Speed Collection: HRH the Duke of Cumberland, 1806 (colour litho)

HRH the Duke of Cumberland, 1806 (colour litho)
619435 HRH the Duke of Cumberland, 1806 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ernest Augustus I of Hanover (1771-1851)

John Speed Collection: Map of Africa (hand-coloured engraving)

Map of Africa (hand-coloured engraving)
619429 Map of Africa (hand-coloured engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

John Speed Collection: Detail of Warwick, from The County of Warwick, the Shire Town and City of Coventry

Detail of Warwick, from The County of Warwick, the Shire Town and City of Coventry
XCF307317 Detail of Warwick, from The County of Warwick, the Shire Town and City of Coventry, from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1567-1611), pub

John Speed Collection: Cumberland and the Ancient City of Carlile, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)

Cumberland and the Ancient City of Carlile, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
XCF113480 Cumberland and the Ancient City of Carlile, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)

Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612)
XCF113456 Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Map of the City of Durham, c. 1662 (engraving)

Map of the City of Durham, c. 1662 (engraving)
XJF867866 Map of the City of Durham, c.1662 (engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

John Speed Collection: Lancashire in 1610, from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine

Lancashire in 1610, from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine
BAL67428 Lancashire in 1610, from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, first edition, pub. 1611-12 (hand coloured copper engraving) by Speed

John Speed Collection: Maps of Holy Island and Farne Island, Northumberland, from The Theatre of the

Maps of Holy Island and Farne Island, Northumberland, from The Theatre of the
XJF448282 Maps of Holy Island and Farne Island, Northumberland, from The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine by John Speed, 1676 (engraving) by Speed

John Speed Collection: Essex, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the

Essex, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the
XCF291068 Essex, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub. by John Sudbury and George Humble

John Speed Collection: Wiltshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Wiltshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF291067 Wiltshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Berkshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Berkshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF291066 Berkshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Dorsetshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Dorsetshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF291065 Dorsetshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Britain As It Was Devided In The Tyme of the Englishe Saxons especially during their Heptarchy

Britain As It Was Devided In The Tyme of the Englishe Saxons especially during their Heptarchy
XCF291063 Britain As It Was Devided In The Tyme of the Englishe Saxons especially during their Heptarchy (hand coloured copper engraving) by Speed

John Speed Collection: Map of Surrey, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Map of Surrey, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF291054 Map of Surrey, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Devonshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Devonshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF291053 Devonshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: The Turkish Empire, from A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World

The Turkish Empire, from A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World
XYC289256 The Turkish Empire, from A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World, printed by John Dawson for George Humble, 1627 (hand coloured engraving) by Speed

John Speed Collection: Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF273151 Map of Caernarvon, 1616 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Speed, John (1552-1629); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

John Speed Collection: The Bishoprick and City of Durham, from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine

The Bishoprick and City of Durham, from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine
XYC251514 The Bishoprick and City of Durham, from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, 1611-12 (coloured engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); 38.2x50.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art

John Speed Collection: Map of Northumberland, from The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine

Map of Northumberland, from The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine
XYC251513 Map of Northumberland, from The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, 1611-12 (coloured engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); 38.3x50.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art

John Speed Collection: A map of New England and New York from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain

A map of New England and New York from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain
XOS1765718 A map of New England and New York from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, 1676 (colour print) by Speed, John (1552-1629); 38x48 cm; New York Public Library

John Speed Collection: Wales, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Wales, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113484 Wales, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, published by John Sudbury and George Humble

John Speed Collection: Darbieshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Darbieshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113481 Darbieshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Hull, detail from the map of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius

Hull, detail from the map of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius
XCF113479 Hull, detail from the map of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: The Kingdome of England, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speed s

The Kingdome of England, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speed s
XCF113483 The Kingdome of England, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: The Bishoprick and City of Durham, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John

The Bishoprick and City of Durham, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John
XCF113482 The Bishoprick and City of Durham, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Huntington, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Huntington, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113473 Huntington, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Herefordshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Herefordshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113475 Herefordshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Cambridgeshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Cambridgeshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113474 Cambridgeshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Gloucestershire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Gloucestershire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113477 Gloucestershire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Buckinghamshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Buckinghamshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113478 Buckinghamshire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: The Countye of Monmouth, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speed s

The Countye of Monmouth, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speed s
XCF113476 The Countye of Monmouth, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

John Speed Collection: Worchestershire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre

Worchestershire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre
XCF113472 Worchestershire, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (1563-1612) from John Speeds Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain, pub

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