JS1 |
SPEED, John.
Buckinham both Shyre, and Shire towne described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-27. 380 x 505.
Finely coloured; two small nicks to upper margin, light toning of centrefold, otherwise a fine example.
A highly decorative map with inset plans of Buckingham and Reading and coats of arms belonging to the titled families of Buckingham. The imprint reads; G. Humble as publisher. |
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SPEED, John.
Dorsetshyre With the Shyre towne Dorcester described, as also the Armes of such noble families as have bene honored with the Titles there of since the Normans Conquest to this present Anno. 1610.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-27. 380 x 505.
Finely coloured; very light marginal soiling, otherwise a fine example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', engraved by Jodocus Hondius. With inset plan of Dorchester.
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JS3 |
SPEED, John.
The Bishoprick and Citie of Durham.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; two small holes, one each in the upper and lower margins outside the printed border, slightly lighter impression in the area of the title scroll, otherwise a fine exmaple.
Inset of Durham and a battle scene at Nevills Cross between the English and the Scots led by David Bruse (sic) Anno 1346.
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JS4 |
SPEED, John.
The Bishoprick and Citie of Durham.
London, Bassett & Chiswell, 1676. 385 x 500.
Coloured; minor
restoration to centrefold, small hole hardly visible unless held up to the light.
With an inset plan of Durham. |
£480 |
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JS5 |
SPEED, John.
Leicester both countye and citie described...…
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 385 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
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JS6 |
SPEED, John.
The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne Described with the Armes of them that have bene Earles Thereof sonce the conquest.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 385 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
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£1,150 |
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JS7 |
SPEED, John.
Northampton Shire.
London, Sudbury & Humble, 1610-[1616], Latin text edition. 385 x 515.
Original colour; expert restoration to short tear in upper margin, two small worm holes, overal age-toning, otherwise a fine example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy."Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. |
£720 |
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JS8 |
SPEED, John.
Northampton Shire.
London, printed by John Legatt, for William Humble, 1610-27. 380 x 505.
Finely coloured; minor marginal defects, nicks and short tears, repaired, small hole in the area of the centrefold, otherwise a very good example.
With insets plans of Northampton and Peterborough. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, the imprint remains unchanged from an earlier edition and reads; George Humbell as publisher.
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JS9 |
SPEED, John.
The Countie Westmorland and Kendale the Cheif Towne Described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; two small holes, one each in the upper and lower margins just outside platemark, otherwise a fine dark impression.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'. Inset plan of Kendal.
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JS10 |
SPEED, John.
The Isle of Man.....
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 380 x 500.
Finely coloured; expert restoration to centrefold, hardly noticable, minor nicks and short tears to side margin, sign of old crease across the bottom left corner, otherwise very good.
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JS11 |
SPEED, John.
Norfolk, A Countie Florishing & Populous Described and Devided...
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1611-27. 380 x 505.
Finely coloured; old paper repair to lower margin at centrefold, light printers crease, otherwise very good.
The first plate engraved by R. Elstrack. Inset plan of Norwich.
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JS12 |
SPEED, John.
Somerset_Shire Desribed ãd into Hundreds devided, with the plott of the famous and most wholsom waters and citie of the Bathe.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-27. 375 x 505.
Finely coloured; old paper strip pasted on verso for no apparent reason, signs of old printers creases, otherwise a very good example.
With inset plan of Bath. The imprint remains unchanged from an earlier edition and reads; John Sudbury et George Humble as publishers.
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JS13 |
SPEED, John.
Holy Iland; Garnsey; Farne; Jarsey.
London, printed by John Legatt, for William Humble, 1610-46. 385 x 505.
Finely coloured; repaired split to lower centrefold, visible when held up to the light, other minor marginal defects, nicks and tears repaired, otherwise good.
Four maps on one sheet. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. The imprint remains unchanged from an earlier edition and reads; Joh. Sudb. and G. Humble as publisher.
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JS14 |
SPEED, John.
Rutlandshire With Oukham and Stanford her bordering neighbour Newely described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 385 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
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JS15 |
SPEED, John.
Suffolk, described and divided into Hundreds, the situation of the fayre towne Ipswich shewed...
London, William Humble, 1610-46. 380 x 505.
Finely coloured; minor marginal fraying and defects, otherwise a fine example.
With inset town plan of Ipswich. |
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JS16 |
SPEED, John.
Suffolk, described and divided into Hundreds, the situation of the fayre towne Ipswich shewed…
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 385 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
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JS17 |
SPEED, John.
The Counti of Warwick the Shire Towne and Citie of Coventre described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 390 x 510.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, especially the town plans, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example on thick paper.
With inset plans of Coventry and Warwick. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
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JS18 |
SPEED, John.
Bedford Shire and the situation of Bedford described...…
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 385 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
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JS19 |
SPEED, John.
Barkshire Described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12. FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Coloured; dark impression, some expert restoration to the centrefold area, otherwise a very good example.
With inset elevation of Windsor Castle. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS20 |
SPEED, John.
Caernarvon Both Shyre and Shire-towne with the ancient Citie Bangor described.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Coloured; very light age-toning to the edges of the paper, otherwise a good clean example.
With inset plans of Caernaevon and Bangor. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS21 |
SPEED, John.
Essex, devided into Hundreds, with the most antient and fayre Towne Colchester Described...
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; very light margianl age toning, overall a fine example on thick paper.
Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. English text on the reverse. With an inset plan of Colchester.
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JS22 |
SPEED, John.
Hartford Shire Described. The sittuations of Hartford, and the most ancient towne S. Albans...
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 390 x 510.
Finely coloured; very light age-toning to the edges of the margins, overall a fine example on thick paper.
With inset plans of Hertford and St Albans.
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JS23 |
SPEED, John.
The Isle of Man...…
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-27. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured fine dark impression; one or two very light marginal brown spots and light marginal soiling (probably ink from the plate), otherwise a fine example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS24 |
SPEED, John.
Leicester both Countye and Citie described,...
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 380 x 510.
Finely coloured; very light age-toning to the edges of the margins, overall a fine example on thick paper.
Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, with inset plan of Leicester.
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JS25 |
SPEED, John.
Merionethshire Described 1610.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 X 510.
Coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the paper, four small worm holes in the lower margin, otherwise a fine example.
With an inset plan of Harlech. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS26 |
SPEED, John.
The Countye of Monmouth with the sittuation of the Shire-towe Described. Ann 1610.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, two small worm holes at the edge of the lower margin. Otherwise a very good example.
With inset plan of Monmouth. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS27 |
SPEED, John.
Stafford Countie and Towne with the ancient Citie Lichfield described.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Coloured; old centrefold repair hardly noticable from the front, light age-toning to the edges of the paper, minor marginal nicks and expert repairs to lower corners, otherwise a good example.
With insets plans of Stafford and Lichfield. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS28 |
SPEED, John.
Suffolk, described and divided into Hundreds, the situation of the fayre towne Ipswich shewed...
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, short tear (repaired) to lower margin, otherwise a fine example on thick paper.
With inset plan of Ipswich.
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JS29 |
SPEED, John.
Sussex Described and divided into Rapes with the Situation of Chichester the cheife citie thereof.
London, (William Humble), 1610-46. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; minor marginal defects and a short repaired tear, otherwise very good.
Inset plan of Chichester, the engraved name "Beau Cliffe" dates it post-1623; and the broken corner of later printings has not yet occurred. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, the imprint remains unchanged from an earlier edition and reads; J.S. and George Humble as publisher. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
KINGSLEY: 7 (iii).
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JS30 |
SPEED, John.
Worcestershire Described.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, short nick to top of left margin, overall a fine example on thick paper.
With an inset plan of Worcester. English text on the reverse.
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JS31 |
SPEED, John.
The Kingdome of England.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1646-76. 395 x 515.
Uncoloured; very light age-toning to the margins, otherwise a fine example on slightly thicker paper.
England & Wales from Speed's Theatre of Great Britain. For the 1632 edition a second plate was engraved by Abraham Goos, a close copy of Hondius' original except for variations in the cartouches. Since the original issue there have been some further changes to the plate, for example the date 1646 bottom left and the publishers' names bottom right. Most interesting, however is the subtle alterations to the costumes: the "Lady" now has a veil; the "Gentle Woman's" bee-hive is covered by a scarf tied under her chin; and the "Citizen" and his wife have their caps replaced by broad-rimmed hats. Whether this was done to show changes in fashion or to show "political correctness" during the Commonwealth is open to debate.
See SHIRLEY: British Isles 1477-1650, 434, for first state.
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JS32 |
SPEED, John.
Flint-Shire.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 515.
Finely coloured; very light age-toning to the edges of the paper, otherwise a fine example printed on thick paper.
With inset plans of Flint and Saint Asaph and a view of St Winifred's Well. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS33 |
SPEED, John.
Merionethshire Described 1610.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 X 510.
Finely coloured; very light age-toning to the edges of the paper, otherwise a fine example printed on thick paper.
With an inset plan of Harlech. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS34 |
SPEED, John.
Montgomery Shire.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 380 x 510.
Finely coloured; very light age-toning to the edges of the margins, otherwise a fine example printed on thick paper.
With an inset plan of Montgomery. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS35 |
SPEED, John.
Norfolk, A Countie Florishing & Populous Described and Devided...
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 505.
Finely coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, otherwise a fine example printed on thick paper.
Re-engraved by J. Goddard, probably for Roger Rea c.1665. With a plan of Norwich and an inset battle scene. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS36 |
SPEED, John.
York Shire.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1611-76. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, otherwise a fine example printed on thick paper.
A fine map of the county, with a decorative compass rose and the Royal Arms in the sea area. Bottom right-hand corner shows a pair of dividers measuring off 10 miles. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS37 |
SPEED, John.
The Bishoprick and Citie of Durham.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 390 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
Inset of Durham and a battle scene at Nevills Cross between the English and the Scots led by David Bruse (sic) Anno 1346. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
CHUBB: XXIVa; SKELTON: 11.
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JS38 |
SPEED, John.
Huntington Both Shire and Shire Towne with the Ancient Citie Ely Described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 390 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
Inset plans of Huntingdon and Ely. The imprint remains unchanged from an earlier edition and reads; George Humbell [sic] as publisher. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
CHUBB: XXIVa; SKELTON: 11.
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JS39 |
SPEED, John.
The Kingdome of Ireland.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble 1612-27. 385 x 530.
Finely coloured; old paper stuck on verso to full length of page near the centrefold (for no apparent reason), short tear to lower margin into printed surface about 1.5 inches (repaired), otherwise a fine example.
One of the most decorative maps of Ireland available, engraved by Jodocus Hondius and printed by John Dawson, the text on the verso has been completely re-set from the earlier editions.
BONAR LAW: John Speed maps of Ireland.
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JS40 |
SPEED, John.
Holy Iland; Garnsey; Farne; Jarsey.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 380 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
Four maps on one sheet. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. The imprint remains unchanged from an earlier edition and reads; Joh. Sudb. and G. Humble as publisher. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
CHUBB: XXIVa; SKELTON: 11.
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JS41 |
SPEED, John.
Worcestershire described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-16, Latin text edition. 390 x 515.
Fine original colour; some oxidisation of the original colour, particularly the green, this has caused some discolouration and minor cracking in some areas, this has been expertly repaired. Some small holes visible when held up to the light, short centrefold split (repaired), other minor discolouration and soiling, otherwise a good example.
Inset plan of Worcester and a finely engraved scene ot the battle of Evesham make up the decoration. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
CHUBB: XXIVa; SKELTON: 11.
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JS42 |
SPEED, John
The Kingdome of Great Britaine and Ireland.
London, John Sudbury and George Humble, 1610-27. 380 x 510.
Uncloured; some very light marginal soiling, otherwise a fine example.
A highly detailed and beautifully engraved map of the British Isles, flanked by two views of London and Edinburgh and undeneath these, two medallion portraits. The Royal coat of arms is shown above the London view, flanked by cherubs and an inset of the Orkney Islands is arranged in a similar fashion above the Edinburgh view. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius.
SHIRLEY: 316. plate 102.
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JS43 |
SPEED, John.
Leicester both countye and citie described...…
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; very light centrefold toning, two small pin holes to centrefold just outside printed area (possibly a guide to the binder), otherwise a fine dark impression.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', engraved by Judocus Hondius. With inset plan of Leicster.
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JS44 |
SPEED, John.
Northampton Shire.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 510.
Uncoloured; very light centrefold toning, two small pin holes to centrefold just outside printed area (possibly a guide to the binder), otherwise a fine dark impression.
With insets plans of Northampton and Peterborough. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius 1610, the imprint reads; George Humbell [sic] as publisher. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS45 |
SPEED, John.
Somerset_Shire Desribed ãd into Hundreds devided, with the plott of the famous and most wholsom waters and citie of the Bathe.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12. FIRST EDITION. 380 x 510.
Uncoloured; two pin holes to the upper and lower margin just outside the printed surface in the centrefold (possibly as a guide for the binder), minor marginal soiling, light centrefold toning, otherwise a fine dark impression.
With inset plan of Bath. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS46 |
SPEED, John.
Worcestershire Described.
London, Sudbury & Humble, 1612, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; very light centrefold toning, two small pin holes to centrefold just outside printed area (possibly a guide to the binder), otherwise a fine dark impression.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'. Inset plan of Worcester and a finely engraved scene ot the battle of Evesham make up the decoration.
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JS47 |
SPEED, John.
The North and East Ridins of Yorkshire.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 390 x 520.
Uncoloured; very light centrefold toning, two small pin holes to centrefold just outside printed area (possibly a guide to the binder), otherwise a fine dark impression.
With inset plans of Richmond and Hull. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS48 |
SPEED, John.
Essex, devided into Hundreds, with the most antient and fayre Towne Colchester Described…
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Finely coloured; very light centrefold toning, two small pin holes to centrefold just outside printed area (possibly a guide to the binder), small repair to lower centrefold (visible from the verso), otherwise a fine dark impression..
With inset plan of Colchester. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius.
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JS49 |
SPEED, John.
The Isle of Man.....
London, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 380 x 500.
Uncoloured, fine dark impression. Cut close on right-hand edge, with only v.slight loss of printed line of border, otherwise a fine dark example.
A fine map of the island drawn by Thomas Durham 1595. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS50 |
SPEED, John.
Bedford Shire and the situation of Bedford described.
London,Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 380 x 510.
Finely coloured; short centrefold split just extending into the printed surface expertly repaired, two short splits to lower margin (7 mm), some light marginal soiling and age-toning to the edges, otherwise a very good example on thick paper.
Engraved by Joocus Hondius 1610 and published in Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'. With a town plan of Bedford.
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JS51 |
SPEED, John.
Huntingdon Both Shire and Shire Towne with the Ancient Citie Ely Described.
London, Thamas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1662-76. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; two short diagonal printers creases (hardly visible), one bottom left corner the other to the right of centrefold at the top, light age-toning to the edges of the paper, otherwise a fine example on thick paper.
Inset town plans of Ely and Huntingdon.
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JS52 |
SPEED, John.
Holy Iland; Garnsey; Farne; Jarsey.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, otherwise a fine example on thick paper.
Four maps on one sheet, engraved by Jodocus Hondius. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine',
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JS53 |
SPEED, John.
The Bishoprick and Citie of Durham.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; two small holes in the upper and lower margins outside the printed border, some repairs to the centrefold, short marginal splits (repaired), otherwise a good example.
Inset plan of Durham and a battle scene at Nevills Cross between the English and the Scots led by David Bruse [sic] Anno 1346.
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JS54 |
SPEED, John.
Cumberland and the Ancient Citie Carlile Described with Many Memorable Antiquities Therein Found Observed.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; slight toning to the centrefold, very minor marginal spotting, otherwise a fine example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS55 |
SPEED, John.
Holy Iland; Garnsey; Farne; Jarsey.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 505.
Uncoloured; light age-toning, slight darkening of the centrefold, some minor marginal spots, otherwise a fine dark impression.
Four maps on one sheet. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS56 |
SPEED, John.
The Isle of Man.....
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 380 x 500.
Uncoloured; light age-toning, slight darkening of the centrefold, some minor marginal spots, short tear to right hand edge (repaired), otherwise a fine dark impression.
A fine map of the island drawn by Thomas Durham 1595. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS57 |
SPEED, John.
The Countye of Monmouth...
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; a small hole in the upper and lower margin at centrefold, as is often the case with first editions, light marginal toning, piece of old paper on verso in lower margin area for no apparent reason, otherwise a fine dark impression.
From Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine.' With an inset plan of Monmouth.
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JS58 |
SPEED, John.
Norfolk, A Countie Florishing & Populous Described and Devided…
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 380 x 510.
Finely coloured; some minor repair work to the centrefold, visible only when held up to the light or from the verso, some very short tears to edges of side margins (repaired), otherwise a fine dark impression.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'. Unlike the later editions the first edition does not have the engraved sea area. With inset plan of Norwich.
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JS59 |
SPEED, John.
Rutlandshire with Oukham and Stanford...
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 515.
Finely coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, otherwise a fine example on thick paper.
With inset plans of Oakham and Stanford. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS60 |
SPEED, John.
Barkshire Described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12. FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; two small holes at the centrefold, probably used as a guide for the binder, slight toning to the centrefold, otherwise a fine good example.
With inset elevation of Windsor Castle. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS61 |
SPEED, John.
The Countie Palatine of Chester with that most ancient citie described.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Finely coloured; some minor repairs in places, visible when held up to the light, small holes repaired at centrefold, short marginal tears repaired with old paper, plate has cut through the paper on the right hand side, this has been strengthened with old paper, overall a fair to good example.
With an inset map of Chester with a 31-point key, four decorative cartouches and seven coats-of-arms. No text on verso.
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JS62 |
SPEED, John.
Denbigh Shire.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 X 510.
Coloured; slight age-toning and some centrefold 'stress' tears to paper now repaired, other small holes (visible when held up to the light), repaired tear to centrefold, these repairs are only visible when held up to the light, otherwise a fair example.
With inset plan of Denbigh.
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JS63 |
SPEED, John.
Dorsetshyre With the Shyre towne Dorcester described, as also the Armes of such noble families as have bene honored with the Titles there of since the Normans Conquest to this present Anno. 1610.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; two small holes (now repaired with old paper, one each in the upper and lower margins at centrefold, probably used as a guide for the binder to fold, slight toning at centrefold, otherwise a fine dark impression.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', engraved by Jodocus Hondius. With inset plan of Dorchester.
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JS64 |
SPEED, John.
Herefordshire described with the true plot of the Citie Hereford...…
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; two small holes, one each in the upper and lower margins, probably a guide for the binder, small rust hole in the upper margin, light toning to centrefold, otherwise a fine dark impression.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', with inset of Hereford.
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JS65 |
SPEED, John.
Rutlandshire With Oukham and Stanford her bordering neighbour Newely described.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-12, FIRST EDITION. 385 x 515.
Uncoloured; two small holes in the upper and lower margin at centrefold, probably a guide for the binder, light toning to centrefold, paper slightly thinner in places at centrefold due to removal of guard (only visible when held up to the light) otherwise a fine dark impression.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'. With inset plans of Oakham and Stanford.
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JS66 |
SPEED, John.
Cornwall. Described by the Travills of John Norden...
London, John Sudbury and George Humble, 1626-. 385 x 510
Coloured; some small tears to lower and side margins (repaired), small hole at centrefold (repaired), otherwise a fine example.
Engraved by Jodocus Hondius in Amsterdam in 1610, this is one of the most famous and decorative of all English county maps. Because of Cornwall's long and thin dimensions, Hondius had a great deal of sea area to use, which he filled with an inset view of Launceston, a large title cartouche with the Royal Arms, four local antiquities, eight coats of arms and several galleons and sea-monsters. Speed used the work of John Norden rather than Saxton's for his source for this map. Norden (1548-c.1625), also planned a complete county atlas, but he never acquired the patronage essential for such a long-term enterprise. His finances failed after surveying only eight counties, but his work was innovative (popularising the use in England of a grid system with marginal letters and numbers) and with such good quality
eying that Speed preferred to use Norden's maps rather that Saxton's as source material.
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JS67 |
SPEED, John.
The Countie Palatine of Lancaster Described and Divided into Hundreds 1610.
London, George Humble, 1610-27. 385 x 505.
Coloured; light marginal spotting and age-toning, otherwise a fine example.
Although most of the detail of Speed's map is copied from Saxton, Whitaker writes that this was the first map of Lancashire to show the hundreds, and that the inset was probably the first printed town plan of Lancaster (copied by Braun and Hogenberg in 1618). On the left side of the map are four portraits of Lancastrian kings (Henrys IV to VII); on the right are three Yorkish Kings (Richard III and Edwards IV & V) and a portrait of Elizabeth, who united the families by marrying Henry VII.
WHITAKER: 41.
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JS68 |
SPEED, John.
Oxfordshire described with ye Citie and the armes of the Colleges of ye famous university A.o 1605.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1612-76. 390 x 530.
Coloured; marginal nicks and short tears, just into plate mark on the right hand side, light age-toning to the edges of the paper, trimmed close by binder at sides, as is often the case, but with just enough blank paper to facilitate framing, otherwise a fair to good example.
With 18 armorials, two scholars and a plan of Oxford.
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JS69 |
SPEED, John.
Anglesey Antiently called Mona described 1610.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-27. 380 x 500.
Coloured; light age-toning to margins, slight thinning of paper at centrefold caused by removal of guard, short margin to upper edge, but with enough paper to facilitate framing, otherwise very good condition.
With inset plan of Beaumaris, a large compass rose and baroque title and scale cartouches. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS70 |
SPEED, John.
Anglesey Antiently called Mona described 1610.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1610-27. 380 x 500.
Coloured; light age-toning, slightly darker at the edges of the margins, very minor spotting, some very small pin sized holes in the sea area visible when held up to the light, otherwise a very good example.
With inset plan of Beaumaris, a large compass rose and baroque title and scale cartouches.
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JS71 |
SPEED, John.
Bedford Shire and the situation of Bedford described...
London, (William Humble), 1610-46. 385 x 505.
Coloured, possibly original; short split at centre, top and bottom in the margins, but not at centrefold, now expertly repaired, minor marginal soiling and short nicks to the edges, small hole or paper fault repaired and filled in the area of the cartouche, hardly visible, otherwise a very good example.
Engraved by Jodocus Hondius. With inset plan of Bedford. The imprint remains unchanged from an earlier edition and reads George Humble as publisher, although this example has no text on the verso and was probably published by William Humble in 1646. The lack of text is normally associated with editions published during the English Civil Wars to be carried in a saddle-bag, bound at the side and not in the middle and rolled. An uncommon edition.
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JS72 |
SPEED, John.
Buckinham both Shyre, and Shire towne described.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1676. 385 x 510.
Coloured; two small holes right on the edge of the lower margin 35 mm away from the printed surface (now expertly filled), short split at centrefold, only visible when held up to the light, minor age-toning, otherwise a very good example.
A highly decorative map with inset plans of Buckingham and Reading and coats of arms belonging to the titled families of Buckingham.
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JS73 |
SPEED, John.
Stafford Countie and Towne with the ancient Citie Lichfield described.
London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 510.
Coloured; light age-toning to the edges of the margins, also light overall toning, thinning of paper at centrefold due to removal of the guard, only visible when held up to the light, some marginal defects, nicks, spotting, very small repaired area on the edge of the paper, otherwise a very good example.
With insets plans of Stafford and Lichfield. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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JS74 |
SPEED, John.
Wiltshire.
London, John Sudbury & George Humble, 1611-[1616], Latin text edition. 385 x 515.
Original colour; lightly age-toned, some minor spotting and small rust marks in margins, lower margin repaired with contemporary paper, old repair to centre of map, possibly done in the atlas, very short split (only visible when held up to the light, otherwise a good example.
From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', the Latin edition is arguably the rarest of all editions, being produced for the overseas market. Thomas Chubb states in his book, "The Latin edition of Speed's atlas of great Britain and Ireland is extremely rare, it was not until 1918 that the British Museum obtained a copy." It is even more difficult to find examples in original colour.
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