Name: A New and Accurat Map of the World (John Speed, 1651.) - Antique World Map
Brand: Artifex Replicas

Question 1

What is “A New and Accurat Map of the World” by John Speed dated 1651?

Accepted Answer

It is John Speed’s famous double hemisphere world map, first issued in the sixteen twenties and later dated 1651 on the plate. This John Speed 1651 antique world map print is one of the best-known early English world maps, made to be both readable and decorative as wall art.

Question 2

What makes this John Speed world map historically interesting?

Accepted Answer

It is an early widely seen map that helps explain how people pictured the world in the 1600s. It is known for details like California shown as an island and the early marking of New Plymouth in North America.

Question 3

What is shown in the borders and corner panels?

Accepted Answer

The map is surrounded by showpiece details: portraits of Magellan, Drake, Cavendish, and Van Noort, plus two celestial hemispheres, allegories of the four elements, and diagrams of solar and lunar eclipses. These details are a big reason collectors search for this map as historical map wall art and home decor.

Question 4

Will it arrive safely with international shipping?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We ship worldwide and pack prints rolled, protected in bubble wrap, and placed in a sturdy cardboard box to handle long-distance transit.

Question 5

Can I order a custom size, and how is the print finished?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Choose a standard size on the product page, or message us for custom sizing. We print on hand-processed paper, finish with softly burned edges, add gold paint highlights, and seal it with a beeswax finish for a parchment-style look.

Related Products