1610 Map of Leicester, England w/ OHC by John Speed

17 x 22" copper engraved map with original hand water color of Leicester, England by John Speed , one of the greats of 17th century mapping. Severe chipping has this map, usually valued in good condition at $575 , priced here to allow a young collector a very cool original map of bright color and great visual appeal for very little money. The real deal for a real deal. a rarity . Condition despite chipping is very good with a dark impression and strong color on typical hand laid paper of the period. , great originality and good looking still.