1626 (1676) John Speed Antique Map of China - Island of Korea, Japan. Virginia Holles maps were printed from

Holles maps were printed from woodcuts

as well as landscapes

such as temples

for the alleged perfection (as perceived by some speakers) of its local spoken French

after eighteen months of difficult navigation in unhealthy climates

1626 (1676) John Speed Antique Map of China - Island of Korea, Japan. Virginia Holles maps were printed fromTitle : The Kingdome of China newly augumented by J. S. 1626 Date : 1626 (1676) Size: 21 3 4in x 17in (550mm x 430mm) Condition: (A) Very Good Condition Ref: 35668 Description: This original hand coloured copper plate engraved antique map of China including the Island of Korea & Japan along with parts of SE & Central Asia by John Speed was published in the 1676 Bassett & Chiswell edition of Speeds famous atlas Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the