Rare Latin-text edition of Speed's map of Huntingdonshire

SPEED, John.

Huntingdon both Shire and Shire Towne with the Ancient Citie Ely Described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1616, Latin text edition. 380 x 510mm.

An early impression with good margins.

Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is one of the most decorative maps of the county, with an inset plan of Ely.

This example comes from the only non-English edition of Speed's Theatre, produced for the Continental market. Its lack of success makes it comparatively scarce: it was only after 1918 that the British Museum obtained a complete Latin volume.

CHUBB: xxiv; SKELTON 11.
Stock ID : 11637