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

SPEED, John.

Worcestershire described...
London: John Sudbury & George Humble, 1616, Latin text edition. Coloured. 380 x 510mm.

Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is one of the most decorative maps of the county, with an inset town plan of Worcester, armorials, and a vignette battle scene. On verso is a Latin text history of the county.

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 : 22189