Huntingdon Both Shire And Shire Towne ...
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This map, engraved by Jodocus Hondius to a high standard, shows the small but prosperous county of Huntingdon with inset town plans of Ely and Huntingdon and much historical information. John Speed (1552-1629) is arguably the most famous English cartographer of any period as a result of
his atlas "The Theatre Of The Empire Of Great Britaine" in which his maps of the individual English counties appeared. The maps are perhaps the best known and amongst the most sought-after of all county maps. The maps themselves were derived from the best and most up-to-date sources available, predominantly those of Saxton and Norden. However, Speed also made innovations of his own, introducing town plans on many of the maps
vignette scenes of topographical, historical or archaeological interest and also the coats of arms of local Earls and Dukes. The overall effect is to produce very decorative, attractive and informative maps. Trimmed closely on all sides with protective margins added. Repairs and reinforcement to the centrefold.
region: Huntingdonshire
mapmaker:
J.Speed
place and date of publication:
London 1610-1612
medium and colour:
Copperplate, Coloured
ref:
26508
size in cms: 50.5 x 38 Price: £ 520 |
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