John Speed: Glocestershire
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Cartographer:
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John Speed
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Title:
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Glocestershire
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Date:
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1611
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Published:
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London
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Width:
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21 inches / 54 cm
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Height:
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15 inches / 39 cm
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Map ref:
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GLOS423
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Description:
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One of the most desirable county maps of Gloucestershire. Published in the first edition (1611-12) of John Speed's seminal atlas, 'The Theatre of Great Britaine'. With two inset city maps of Gloucester and Bristol along with short descriptions of the cities.
The royal crest of King James I dominates the upper-right corner with smaller armorial shields of local nobles below.
English descriptive text on verso. Beautifully engraved and a very strong impression. [GLOS423] |