The rare Latin edition of Speed’s map of Devon

One of the most famous maps of the county of Devon, engraved by Jodocus Hondius in 1610 and published in the First Edition of John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain'. Decorations include an inset plan of Exeter, a strapwork title cartouche, a Royal Crest and the arms of eight local nobles. This example comes from the only non-English edition of Speed's Theatre, produced for the Continental market. Its lack of success makes it quite scarce: it was only after 1918 that the British Museum obtained a complete Latin volume for its collection.