Coloured carte-a-figures map of Europe from the William Humble edition of John Speed’s “A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World”. The map, which is was engraved by Abraham Goos, continues to show the mythical island of Frisland to the west of Iceland. It is decorated across the top with views of eight cities including, London, Paris, Rome, Constantinople, Venice, Prague, Amsterdam and Lisbon. The panels down both sides depict men and women of the region in period dress. A description of Europe appears verso in English. Other than a repair to a bottom centrefold split, the map is a finely coloured, strong, dark impression in excellent condition. 39 cm x 50 cm