17th century English map of Lincolnshire

SPEED, John.

The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne Described with the Armes of Them That Have Bene Earles Thereof since the Conquest.
London: Bassett & Chiswell, 1676. Coloured. 385 x 505mm.

Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is one of the most decorative maps of the county, with a town plan of Lincoln, a strapwork title cartouche with a royal crest and a compass rose, a scale cartouche with compass and putti, armorials and a stylised battle. On verso is an English text history of the county.


Stock ID : 9869