Splendid county map of Dorset from the first edition of John Speed's seminal atlas "The Theatre of Great Britaine", the first complete atlas of English county maps. Inset map of Dorchester. Ships and sea monsters decorate the coast. The coats of arms of local nobles are displayed in an elaborate strapwork cartouche.
Second edition. English text on verso (image available upon request). Very strong impression with virtually no plate wear. [DORSET384] |