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Speed's map of Radnorshire
The Countie of Radnor described and the shyretownes situatione.
- Author: SPEED, John
- Publication place: London,
- Publisher: Described by Christopher Saxton, augmented and published by John Speed servant to his Majesty, and are to be sold in popes head alley by John Sudbury and George Humbell,
- Publication date: [1627].
- Physical description: Engraved map with hand colouring.
- Dimensions: 380 by 510mm. (15 by 20 inches).
- Inventory reference: 11795
Notes
A beautifully coloured map of the historic county of Radnorshire, now Powys, with an inset map of Radnor.
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.
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