17th century English map of Nottinghamshire

SPEED, John.

The Countie of Nottingham described The Shire Townes Situation and the Earls There of observed.
London: George Humble, 1627. Coloured. 390 x 500mm.

Old repair on centre fold on reverse.

A very famous map, engraved by Jodocus Hondius in 1610 and first published the following year, in Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain'. This is one of the most decorative maps of the county, with inset plan of Nottingham, armorials and cartouches for the title scale and plan.


Stock ID : 21715