AN ORIGINAL ENGRAVED MAP OF THE COUNTY OF RADNOR and the Shyretownes Sittuatione. The Countie of RADNOR described and the shyretownes sittuatione Anno 1608. Described by Christopher Saxon, Augmented and published by John Speede Servant to his Majesty.

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Engraved surface 20 x 15.50 inches. With later light hand colouring. Frame Size 26.5 x 21.50 inches Attractive hand-colouring. Double glazed with English text on verso. An attractive and decorative map with inset town plan of Radnor, scales of English Miles within large decorative cartouche, and 3 elaborate coat of arms. Title cartouche, and large compass rose. Strong impression with the detail in the engraving clear and black. Nice wide mustard margins. A few weak creases near centrefold. Overall in very good condition. A scarce edition. Imprint in the centre lower bottom giving publishers: ?Described by Christopher Saxton, Augmented and published by John Speede, servant of his Majesty. And are to be solde in Popes head alley by John Sudbury & George Humbell The maps by J.Speed are "the best known and most popular of all English county maps" (Tooley). Despite competition from maps of the English counties by Blaeu and Jansson, Speed? maps were ?bestsellers?. N° de ref. del artículo 92117

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