The rare First Edition of Speed’s map of the British Isles
The Kingdome of Great Britaine and Ireland.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1611-12. Coloured. 385 x 510mm.
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A famous map of the British Isles, engraved by Jodocus Hondius for Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain'. Speed has compiled the map from various sources: Saxton for England & Wales, Jodocus Hondius's map of 1591 for Ireland & Gerhard Mercator for Scotland. The two views show London c.1600, with St Pauls and the Tower on the north bank and the Globe and the Bear-baiting ring on the South; and Edinburgh, showing the city under siege c.1544.
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Some expert restoration to cracks in image, margins rebuilt.References:
SHIRLEY: 316, catchword 'wee'.Related products
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