John Speed (1552-1629), A New Map of East India

John Speed (1552-1629) A New Map of East IndiaLondon: Basset and Richard Chiswell, c. 1676Copperplate engravingPaper size: 17" x 21 1/2" Fine Map of Southeast Asia, part of the Expanded Edition of the First World Atlas Prepared by an Englishman This is a nice example of John Speed's map of Southeast Asia, China, Taiwan and part of India, which was engraved by Francis Lamb and first appeared in the enlarged edition of Speed's world atlas in 1676.The map covers Southeast Asia, from the Maldives and India to modern Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Mountains and forests are marked in the interiors of the continents and larger islands, while important cities are marked with a house symbol.There is little decoration aside from the islands themselves, although there is an illustrated cartouche inland in China. It declares the map's title and distributors inside a frame. Around the frame are four Asian men, two in elaborate outfits. To the left is a man with mustache, turban, and bow.