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Speed’s map of Berkshire
Barkshire described
London,
Performed by I. Speede and are to be solde in Popes head Alley by I. Sud and George Humble,
[1627].
Engraved map with hand colouring.
11796
A beautifully coloured map of Berkshire, with a view of Windsor Castle, a list of the original knights of the Order of the Garter, and a portrait of Edward III, who both founded the order and rebuilt Windsor during his reign.
John Speed (1552-1629) was the outstanding cartographer of his age. His 'Theatre of Great Britain' was the first atlas of the British Isles: Speed prepared the maps himself about two years before they were published. His maps and books dominated the seventeenth-century English market. The present map is taken from the 1627 English edition published by George Humble.
John Speed (1552-1629) was the outstanding cartographer of his age. His 'Theatre of Great Britain' was the first atlas of the British Isles: Speed prepared the maps himself about two years before they were published. His maps and books dominated the seventeenth-century English market. The present map is taken from the 1627 English edition published by George Humble.
Chubb XXV.
