Cornwall, Described by the travills of John Norden, augmented and published by John Speed
London,
[Sudbury & Humble,
1611].
Double-page engraved map, English text verso, centre fold re-enforced at foot.
385 by 510mm. (15.25 by 20 inches).
2414
notes:
One of the most decorative maps of the county: a large Royal crest, eight armorials, a prospect of Launceston, four antiquities and galleons and sea-monsters fill the space around the peninsula. The English text on verso gives a history of the county and an extensive list of towns and villages.
Speed took as his source material John Norden's map of the county. John Norden (1548-1625) had himself planned a county atlas of England and Wales. However, he only manage...
Speed took as his source material John Norden's map of the county. John Norden (1548-1625) had himself planned a county atlas of England and Wales. However, he only manage...