The First Edition of Speed's map of Gloucestershire

SPEED, John.

Glocestershire contrived into thirty thre severall hundreds & those againe into foure principall devisions. The Citie of Glocester & Bristowe discribed with the armes of such noble men as have bene dignified with ye titles of Earles & Dukes thereof.
London: John Sudbury & George Humble, 1611. Coloured. 380 x 510mm.

Narrow lateral margins, new margins added for mounting, split in centre fold repaired.

Engraved by Jodocus Hondius in 1610, this is one of the most decorative maps of the county, with inset plans of Bristol and Gloucester, a royal crest, 10 armorials and two stylised battles.
This example comes from the first edition of John Speed's important atlas, 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain'.


Stock ID : 23344