Cumberland And The Ancient Citie Carlile Described ...
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A sought-after and decorative map of Cumberland, encompassing much of the Lake District, with an inset plan of the town of Carlisle and a description of "The Puct's Wall". 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. With minor centrefold restoration and attractive later hand colour.
region: Cumberland
mapmaker:
J.Speed
place and date of publication:
London 1612-1676
medium and colour:
Copperplate, Coloured
ref:
36107
size in cms: 50.5 x 38 Price: £ 950 |
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