‎Speed‎

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine: Dorsetshyre With the Shyre-towne Dorchester described as also the Armes of such noble families as have bene honored with the Titles thereof since the Normans Conquest to this present Anno 1662‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark 1 � inch tear at centerfold; slight browning and foxing to edge. A beautiful uncolored map of Dorsetshyre known today as Dorset. The county's border touches with parts of Somersetshyre Devonshyre Hamshire Wiltshyre and the British Sea. The map was engraved on copper plates by Jodocus Hondius in his workshop in Amsterdam in 1610 - it is truly a prime example of the level of craft and detail found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. The title cartouche fills the right corner with the Dorsetshyre crest sits proudly in the middle overlooking the space below. This map in particular is a feast for the eyes as Hondius' refined engravings cover every area of the map. The pervasive and appealing Mannerist style of the period delights us through Hondius' engravings. An inset town plan of Dorchester can be found handsomely decorated with elegant fretwork borders its crest and a compass rose. The town plan is detailed labeling several street buildings and ruins found on the outer banks. It is also noteworthy to mention this town plan was mapped by Speed himself as indicated by the 'Scale of Pases' found on the bottom. The lower left of the map showcases the crests the early leading nobles of the Devonshyre County; including John Beauford was made the Marquess of Dorset in 1397 as a reward for helping free King Richard II free himself from the Lords of Appellant; and Thomas Sackville a Member of Parliament and cousin to Anne Boleyn earned the title of Earl of Dorset in 1604. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The uncolored editions of Speed's maps are classic and highly sought after as they reflect the true quality of Speed's work unhindered by colorists. Thus the examples of this map of Dorsetshyre should never be colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This county map of the Dorsetshyre is an excellent element of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ06

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Sussex Described and divided into Rapes with the situation of the Chichester the cheife citie thereof.‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge. A stunning map depicting the royal county of Sussex; stretching its border with the counties of Surrey Kent and Hantshire. The British Sea can seen alive with sea monsters firing ships and waves. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius in his workshop in Amsterdam this map is a prime example of the level of craft and detail found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. "Jodocus Honius caelavit Anno Domini 1666" Inset plan of Chichester with its coat of arms accurate presentation of the town with a lettered guide to position significant streets and buildings. The significance of singling out Chichester on the map comes from its history. The prize of Chichester is its superb medieval cathedral the only English cathedral visible from the sea marked dominantly within the inset. The upper right-hand corner of this map bares a detailed coat of arms used by King Charles the First. . Just beneath the coat of arms Hondius appropriately depicted the famous Battle of Hastings of 1066 in action. The two coat of arms of the William Duke of Normandy and Harold Godwinson Saxon King of England can be seen soaring above the battle scene. Far bottom of the map displays the four significant Earls and their crests. Also noteworthy is the addition of Leonard L. Dacree Earl of Sussex and his crest which was not previously printed on map editions before 1666. "Sussex described and divided into Rapes with the situation of Chichester the cheife citie thereof. And the armes of such Nobles as have bene dignified with the title of Earles since the conquest and other accidents therein observed." "Described by JOHN NORDEN. Augmented by John Speede And are to be sold in popes head Alley against the Exchange by I.S. and George Humble cum privilegio". The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Sussex should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Sussex is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ04

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine: Somerset_Shire Described ad into Hundreds devided with the plott of the most famous and most wholsom waters and citie of the Bathe‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark browning to edge foxing 1 � inch tear lower centerfold. An elegant uncolored map of Somerset from the Theater of the Empire of Great Britaine by renowned cartographer John Speed. This map was engraved on copper plates by Jodocus Hondius in his workshop in Amsterdam in 1610 - it is truly a prime example of the level of craft and detail found in Speed's Atlas. Somerset is defined by its borders stretching out to parts of Glocestershire Witshire Dorsetshire Devonshire and the Sea. The map is decorated with an escutcheon of the royal armes of Charles I; a unique scale of miles created by the cardinal directions placed within the triangle of a hand-compass. It is further decorated with two full mast ships sailing the zigzag waves of the Sea. The town plan inset is of the royal town of Bathe. The plan is adorned with its Armes vignettes of the baths and a letter guide for the significant streets or buildings found within the Town. Left-hand shows the coat of arms of the most significant ruling Earls Dukes and Lords of Somersetshire - includes Reynold de Mohun from 1204; John Beauford whose armes can also be seen on the maps of Dorset; Henry FitzRoy the illegitimate son of Henry VIII who claimed the title of Duke in 1525; and Philibert de Chandee the first Earl of Bath. This 1676 edition of the map also includes the arms of John Greenville Earl of Bath; not previously printed. "Cum privilegio Are to be sold by Thomas Bassett in Fleerstreet and Richard Chiswell in St Pauls Churchyard." The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The uncolored editions of Speed's maps are classic and highly sought after as they reflect the true quality of Speed's work unhindered by colorists. Thus the examples of this map of Buckingham should never be colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This county map of the Buckingham is an excellent element of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books from our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ08

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine: Essex devided into Hundreds with the most antient and fayre Towne Colchester Described and other memorable MONUMENTS observed. Anno 1662‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark light browning to edge light foxing single brown dot on map. An elaborate elegant uncolored map of Essex; as part of John Speed's highly regarded Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. This map was engraved on copper plates by Jodocus Hondius in his workshop in Amsterdam in 1610 - it is truly a prime example of the level of craft and detail found in Speed's Atlas. Essex is beautifully depicted with a handsome title cartouche bearing the Essex coat of arms and a pair of hounds. Great features as seen from the gated parks rolling hills and trees. Its borders stretch to Cambridgeshire Harfordeshire Kent and Suffolk. The British Sea is decorated with full mast ships sea monsters and waves. The Thames River can be seen flowing from the Sea into London; with the city depicted as a vignette with high clusters of buildings. The town plan is framed with an elaborate cartouche of fretwork and revival statues. Inside there are three coins bearing the heads of the Emperor Constantine and his parents Constantius and Helena. Speed's inset plan of Colchester 'reveals a town of some prosperity with its castle churches dwellings and former religious houses somewhat uncomfortably straddling a circle of walls of Roman origin'. Nigel Nicolson. This town plan was mapped by Speed himself as indicated by the 'Scale of Pases' found on the bottom. Coats of arms of the Earles of Essex decorate the left hand side of the map. Notablely including Thomas Cromwell who was granted Earldom by Henry VIII in 1540. Speed drew on the work of John Norden for this map of Essex: "Described by John Norden. Augmented by John Speede . " The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The uncolored editions of Speed's maps are classic and highly sought after as they reflect the true quality of Speed's work unhindered by possibly amateur colorists. Thus the examples of this map of Essex should never be colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This county map of Essex is an excellent element of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would make an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books from our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ09

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Caermarden Both Shyre and Towne described.‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge offsetting This elegant map of Caermarden taken from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine is a stunning example of the level of detail and craftsmanship which went into creating this Atlas. Engraved in 1610 on copper plates by renowned Dutch mapmaker Jodocus Hondius this is one of the finest maps of this county. 'Jodocus Hondius celavit' 'Cum privilegio' The county of Caermarden presents itself in a title cartouche baring the King's royal coat of arms. It stretches its lined borders with parts of Cardigan Glamorganshire Breknokshire and Pembrokshire. The Shire's coat of arms and a compass rose decorate the lower portion of the map held in a strapwork frame. A desirable element to this map is the inset of Caermarden known today as Carmarthen. The town is known for being the oldest town in Wales with the two settlements of Old and New Carmarthen uniting in 1546. "The chief citie of the county" William Camden The shield of the town and key guide to the significant roada and building highlight this inset. It is also noteworthy to say this town was mapped out by Speed himself as indicated by his 'Scale of Pases'. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Caermarden Carmarthenshire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Caermarden Carmarthenshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ23

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Caernarvon Both Shire and shire-towne with the ancient Citie Bangor described Anno Domini 1610.‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge foxing light rubbing to Bangor inset. An extraordinary uncolored 1676 edition map of Caernarvonshire taken from the famous Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine by English cartographer John Speed. Engraved in 1610 on copper plates by renowned Dutch mapmaker Jodocus Hondius this is one of the finest maps of this Welsh county. A striking title cartouche baring the royal arms of the King present Caernarvonshire to its viewer. The mapping indicates the hills of the county highlighting Snowdown Hill in its center. The Irish Sea is heavily embellished with sea monsters ships the sea god Poseidon and a set of battling firing ships. The towns of Caernarvon and Bangor are visually inset on opposing corners. The town plans are frequently a desirable aspect to Speed's Atlas and it is noteworthy to mention the cartographer himself mapped these two plans. The indication of this is his 'Scale of Pases'. Each plan reveals the coat of arms of the town. Bangor despite being one of Britain's smallest cities it is the oldest in Wales and this is presumably why Speed chose to include it. The noble city of Caernarvon dominates with its striking details of its streets houses and Castle fortress. Speed labeled the most significant parts with letters accompanied by a key. "Performed by John Speede and are to be solde by Thomas Bassett in Fleetstreet & Richard Chiswell in St Pauls Churchyard" The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of the Caenarvonshire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Caenarvonshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ22

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Montgomery Shire.‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge foxing. A handsome uncolored map of Montogmeryshire as part of John Speed's famous Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. The copper plates for this map were gngraved by Jodocus Hondius in his workshop in Amsterdam resulting in a prime example of the level of craft and detail found in the Atlas. A title cartouche baring the royal coat of arms flanked by a set of hounds introduce us to this stunning map of Montgomery Shire. A desirable and innovative aspect to Speed's maps are his town plan insets. Here we find the town of Montgomery laid out by John Speed himself as indicated by the 'Scale of Pases'. This town plan was particularly mapped to the smallest details such as the water well and towers. The key for his letter guide to the significant roads and buildings and Montgomery shield are also included. The coat of arms of Phillip Herbert the 1st Earle of Montgomery is showcased in the lower left corner. Philip was first given the title of 4th Earl of Pembroke and was the chief favorite of James I for many years. In 1605 King James I of England created him Earl of Montgomery and Baron Herbert of Shurland. In 1630 when he succeeded to the Earldom of Pembroke the head of the Herbert family has carried the double title of Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery. The arms shown here are used for the representations of both titles. This edition of the map has the later addition of a strapwork frame holding the text "Described by Christopher Saxton Augemented and published by John Speed and are to be solde by the Thomas Bassett in Fleetstreet and Ric Chiswell in St Paul's Churchyard". Some earlier published maps left this space blank. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of the Montgomeryshire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Montgomeryshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ19

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Flint Shire.‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge crease centerfold. A superb uncolored map of Flintshire taken from John Speed's famous Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Engraved on copper plates in Amsterdam by renowned Jodocus Hondius this is one of the most decorative maps of the county. Hondius makes excellent use of space in his engravings of the county; filling any blank spaces of the sea with sea monsters full mast ships and an elegant compass rose. The map is embellished with three insets; two of which are the town plans of Flint and of Saint Asaph. It is noteworthy to mention that these two plans were mapped by Speed himself as indicated by the 'Scale of Pases'. The third inset is an enlarged illustration of St. Winefride's Well. The building gets its name from the healing waters have been said to cause miraculous cures. The legend of Saint Winifred tells how in AD 660 Caradoc the son of a local prince severed the head of the young Winifred after she spurned his advances. A spring rose from the ground at the spot where her head fell and she was later restored to life by her uncle Saint Beuno. It is claimes to be the oldest continually visited pilgrimage sites. A highly desirable element of Speed's maps is his depiction of important events of British history in vignettes. Here we can see a moment of action during the end of Richard II's reign as he is betrayed into the hands of Henry Bullingbrook. It is dated as '1400 Febr. 13' marking the king's death. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of the Flintshire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Flintshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ20

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Denbighhire.‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge foxing crease centerfold affecting letter 'B'. A highly decorative map of Denbighshire by one of the greatest English cartographers John Speed. This map is an element from Speed's famous Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Engraved on copper plates in Amsterdam by renowned Jodocus Hondius this is one of the finest maps of the county. Denbighshire clearly a mountainous region was surveyed by Christopher Saxton and Speed's source for this map. The county stretches its borders with Flintshire Carnavanshire Meryonethshire Cheshire and Shrotshire. The Sea is also beautifully depicted and decorated with Poseidon sea monsters and a ship. The town plan of Denbigh sits in the right corner of the map and illustrates the castle and the vibrant small settlement that grew up around it. The highlighted buildings churches and squares are guided by a letter to use with the corresponding key. This is one of the selections of towns which was mapped by John Speed himself as indicated by the 'Scale of Pases'. A small circular inset displaying a castle built by King Edward I in 1282 and abandoned to ruin in 1660. The map hosts several coat of arms. The royal coat of arms of the King sit gallantly over the map's Scale of Miles; alongside those arms we also find those of Robert Dudley Lord of Denbigh and Earl of Leicester a favorite friend of Queen Elizabeth; and of William Feilding Earl of Denbigh Master of the Great Wardrobe under King James I. The shield of Denbigh is royally framed The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of the Denbighshire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Denbighshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ21

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Stafford Countie And Towne with the ancient Citie Lichfield described.‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge watermark light spots in centerfold. This stunning uncolored map of Stafford is a part of John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. The plate was engraved in Amsterdam by the great Dutch mapmaker Jodocus Hondius exhibiting the highest level of craftsmanship and artistic embellishment. Hondius played with elements of symmetry in engraving this map; as seen by the aligning framed town insets descriptions and cartouches. This map boasts two town plans Stafford and Lichfield. The latter was mapped out by John Speed himself as indicated by the 'Pases' banner. Each town plan comes complete with their arms a compass rose and letter key to guide our understanding of the significant roads and buildings in each. A highly sought after detail of Speed's maps are his vignettes depicting great English battles. This map offers us the Battle of Blore Heath one of the first major battles in the Wars of the Roses. It was fought on 23 September 1459 in Staffordshire. The story behind the Blore Heath is neatly framed. The final strapwork frame holds the first royal arms of Stafford. "This baronye of Staffor is very anciet and hath bene Earldom the Nobles wherefod hath borne the title of Dukes of Buckingham". The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Stafford should always be left uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Stafford is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ18

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. Shropshyre described the Sittuation of Shrowesbury Shewed With the Armes of thos Earles and other Memorable things obsered.‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge crease upper left corner watermark top right page fray. An appealing uncolored map of Shropshire County; an excellent part of John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. The plate was engraved in Amsterdam by the great Dutch mapmaker Jodocus Hondius exhibiting the highest level of craftsmanship and artistic embellishment. The left-hand side of the map contains a large frame with an elaborate illustrative version of the Royal Arms. Highlighted below are the arms of Roger Montgomery 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and William the Conqueror's principle counselor; as well as John Talbot 1st Earl of Shrewsbury and decorated military commander during the Hundred Year's War. An elegant compass rose and scale of miles finish the frame. A particularly desirable part of this map belongs to the vignette of the Battle of Shrewsbury fought between Henry IV and Sir Henry Percy Harry Hotspur in 1403. The Battle is described beneath the vignette as a framed text format. Shrowesbery i.e. Shrewsbury is laid out as an enclosed town plan. The town is represented with its shield. Known as a bustling market town on the Severne River Shrewsbury is filled with squares homes a residential castle and abbey. An extensive key guide is included for the letters marking the significant roads and buildings within Shrewsbury. It is noteworthy to mention this town plan was mapped by Speed himself as indicated by the 'Scale of Pases". The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Shropshire should always be left uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Shropshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ17

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. "The Counti of Warwick The Shire Towne and Citie of Coventre described"‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge light foxing offsetting ink wear An excellent uncolored map of Warwickshire; taken from the renowned Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine by John Speed. The copper plates used for this Atlas were engraved in 1610 by talented Dutch mapmaker Jodocus Hondius. These uncolored county maps are highly sought after for their stunning level of accuracy detail and craftsmanship. They are considered the best maps available of its kind on the market. The map shows Warwickshire as a seemingly flat land filled with trees and gated parks for hunting. The county borders Staffordshire Worchestershire Gloucestershire Oxfordshire Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. Hondius took careful effort to fill all parts of the map leaving no blank spaces and embellishing it with pure elegance. The map's right side presents a fretwork frame showcasing the coat of arms belonging to the ruling Dukes and Earls of Warwishshire over the centuries. Warwickshire first came into being as a part of the Kingdom of Merica as early as the 11th century. The first reference was made in 1001. During the major part of the Middle Ages Warwickshire was core dominated by Coventry town plan inset one of the most important cities in England thanks to its textile trade. The county played may important roles over the centuries; however it is probably most well-known for being the birthplace of playwright William Shakespeare. This map holds two town plan insets. Warwick is considered the main county town of the Shire and has been in habitation since the 6th century. The highlight of the plan is certainly the Warwick Castle built in 1068 as part of the Norman conquest of England. The remaining significant buildings and roads are marked with a letter; with a key provided. This plan was mapped by John Sped himself as indicated by the signature 'Scale of Pases'. The plan of Coventry shows a large bustling town full of buildings and squares. The town hails its importance in English history for being the heart of the textile trade during the Middle Ages. It is also rumored that Shakespeare as a young man frequented the playhouses within Coventry; which may have influenced how his plays were shaped in later years. The remaining significant buildings and roads are marked with a letter; with a key provided. An eye-catching detail added to a select few of Speed's county maps are his vignettes depicting English battle scenes. Depicted here is a moment from the main part of the King Edward IV's army was defeated at the Battle of Edgecote Moor in 1469 and Edward was subsequently captured at Olney by Richard Earl of Warwick. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Warwickshire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Warwickshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ37

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. "Suffolke described and divided into Hundreds The situation of the fayre towne Ipswich shewed with the armes of the most noble families that have bene either Dukes or Earles both of that Countie as also of Clare"‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge ink smear margin top left corner torn A handsome uncolored county map of Suffolk; taken from the famous Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine by English cartographer John Speed. The plates were engraved by Jodocus Honius in 1610 in Amsterdam. This map of Suffolk is the best available of the county; and Speed's maps are highly sought after due to their high level of accuracy detail and craftsmanship. Suffolk is an East Anglican county of great historic origin in England. It has borders with Norfolk Cambridgeshire and Essex. The North Sea lies to its east. The county is depicted as low-lying - with few hills and largely flat arable land. The significance of this county is reflected in the admirable decorations on the map; such as the cartouches sailing ship figures and a compass rose held by cherubim. The inset town plan of Ipswich is elegantly bordered and flanked by the images of the Roman general Petillius Cerealis on the left and the Queen of the Iceni Boadicea on the right. Ipswich has been known to be an occupied land since the Saxon period; and its port has been one of Britain's most important for the whole of its history. The plan is annotated with letters to describe the significant roads and buildings of the town; guided by a legend. This intricate plan was mapped by John Speed himself as indicated by his signature 'Scale of Pases'. The left and right sides of the map are dictated to the coat of arms. The right bares the arms of the Dukes and Earles of Suffolk . Notable arms include those of Henry Grey 1st Duke of Suffolk 1551 and father to Lady Jane Grey; and Charles Brandon 1st Duke of Suffolk 1514 and brother-in-law to Henry VIII. The left side portrays the Dukes and Earls of Clare. Notable arms include those of Thomas Lancaster 1st Duke of Clarence 1412 and second son of King Henry IV. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Suffolke should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Suffolke is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ32

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. "Worcestershire described"‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge light foxing offsetting light ink rubbing An elegant map of the county Worcestershire; taken from John Speed's famous Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. The plates used to make this Atlas were engraved by Dutch mapmaker Jodocus Hondius at his Amsterdam workshop in 1610. These uncolored maps are highly sought after for their level of accuracy detail and craftsmanship. This map of Worcestershire is one of the best county maps available of its kind. Bordering with several other counties such as Herefordshire Shropshire Staffordshire Warwickshire and Oxforshire; the landscape is showcased as being rich with trees hills and parks. Worcestershire was once the heartland of an early English kingdom before becoming a part of the unified Kingdom of England in 927. This county is known for being heavily supported by the Church; dominated by the Cathderal Evesham Abbey Pershore Abbey and other religious institutions surrounding the area. The town plan is inset in the upper right corner of the map included are the coat of arms and an elegant compass rose. Worcester began as a Roman settlement fortified by the Britons around 400 BC. It did not get its proper name until the late 7th century when a version of the Old English name 'Weorgoran ceaster' was adapted. It is considered a Cathedral city and county town of Worcestershire. The River Severn flanked the town's western edge which is overlooked by the stunning 12th century Worcester Cathedral. The plan's pastoral background lends an all-around idea of life within the Town. It is noteworthy to mention that this plan was mapped out by John Speed himself as indicated by the dividers and 'Scale of Pases'. An especially desirable aspect of Speed's county maps is his addition of illustrative vignettes depicting important English battles and events. Here we see the Battle of Evesham. This was one of the two main battles of 13th century England's Second Barons' War. It marked the defeat of Simon de Montfort Earl of Leicester and the rebellious barons by Prince Edward - later King Edward I - who led the forces of his father King Henry III. It took place on 4 August 1265 near the town of Evesham Worcestershire. The map is further decorated with elaborate cartouches separately containing the title of the county name of Jodocus Hondius and an elegant compass rose. A side panel provides the coat of arms of the ruling Earls and Dukes of Worcestershire. Notably including Waleren de Beaumont 1st Earl of Worchester 1104; and Thomas Percy 1st Earl of Worcester 1397. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Worcestershire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Worcestershire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ36

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. "Northampton Shire".‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge light foxing offsetting A handsome map of Northamptonshire with town plan insets of Northampton and Peterborow. Taken from John Speed's famous Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. The cooper plates to print these maps were engraved by Dutch mapmaker Jodocus Hondius in 1610. These county maps are the finest of their kind and the most sought after of Speed's maps. Northamptonshire is beautifully mapped out depicting a relatively flat land with some hills sprinkled about. Hondius does an excellent work in filling all part of the space; with title cartouches strapwork frames holding the King's coat of arms; frames and elegant cartographer's tools. The county borders with those of Lecestershire Warwickshire Buckinghamshire Oxford Bedfordshire and Huntington. Northamptonshire has a rich history dating back to early human occupation during Paleolithic time and so on. There are two town insets. Northampton left is the main county town of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands of England. It rose to national significance with the building of Northampton Castle - the royal residence and frequent host to the Parliament of England. Peterborow Peterborough; right was historically part of Northamptonshire however for ceremonial purposes it now falls within the county borders of Cambridgeshire. The highlight of this town is its early English Gothic cathedral dedicated to St. Peter; presented in the center. The remaining significant roads and building on both town plans are marked with a letter guided by a key. John Speed also mapped both of these towns himself as indicated by his signature 'Scale of Pases'. A highly desired addition to the county maps are Speed's inclusion of vignettes depicting English battles and events. Here we find the Battle of Edgcote the first major action in the campaigns of 1469-71 and the second major period of unrest in the Wars of the Roses. It took place in Northamptonshire when the army of the Earl of Pembroke which was marching to join with Edward IV at Nottingham encountered a rebel force under Robin of Redesdale which was marching to join with the army of the Earl of Warwick. The right bares a frames showcasing the coat of arms of the ruling honorable families Duke and Earls over Northamptonshire. The shield of Sir William Compton is included in this 1676 edition and was not previously printed on some other editions. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Northamptonshire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Northamptonshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ38

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. "Hereford-Shire described With the true plot of trhe Citie Hereford as alsoe the Armes of thos Nobles that have bene intituled with that Dignity".‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge good margins An elaborately decorated and uncolored 1676 edition map of Herefordshire; taken from the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine by famous English cartographer John Speed. Engraved by Jocodus Hondius in his Amsterdam workshop in 1610 this map demonstrates the highest level of accuracy detail and craftsmanship. This map is particualrily interesting for depicting two cartographers in the lower corners - one holds a globe the other a pair of dividers. It is assumed that these are the significant individuals tied to the art of mapmaking. Herefordshire is a historic English county in the West Midlands. It's borders touch with those of Shropshire Worchestershire Glochestershire Mounmothshire and Breknokshire. The landscape of the county is relatively flat; save for a handful of small hills sprinkled around. The town plan of Hereford is found in the right corner. The plan is decorated with the town's coat of arms and a compass rose. Hereford is known as a cathedral city civil parish and the county town of Herefordshire; which can be told from the map. The famous Hereford Cathedral dating back to 1079 sits gallantly in the center of the plan; with a spider web of roads extending from it. Other significant buildings and places are marked by a letter and key guide. It is noteworthy to mention is that this plan was mapped by John Speed himself as indicated by the 'Scale of Pases' and dividers. A highly sought after feature of Speed's county maps are his inclusions of vignettes showing great English battles and events. The Herefordshire map bears a moment in action of the Battle of Mortimer's Cross in 1461. During the War of the Roses Owen Tudor the defeated Lancastrian leader was taken to Hereford by Sir Roger Vaughan to be executed. As dawn broke the meteorological phenomenon known as 'parhelion' occurred: three suns were seen to be rising. Edward of York appeared to have convinced the troops that it represented the Holy Trinity and that therefore God was on their side. This event is further articulated in a small frame beneath the vignette. The left side of the map also boasts several coat of arms of the county's ruling Earls and Dukes. The 'Earl of Hereford' is considered one of the first English peerage titles. Notable individuals include: Henry Bullingbrok 1st Duke of Hereford 1367 and future King Henry IV; William FitzOsbern 1st Earl of Hereford 1067 and close counselor to William the Conqueror; and Henry Bohun 1st Earl of Hereford 1199. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Herefordshire should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Herefordshire is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would make an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ35

‎SPEED John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. "Anglesey Antiently called Mona. Described 1610"‎

‎London: Bassett & Chiswell 1676. Single sheet 15 x 20 inches Full margins showing the plate mark slight browning to edge light foxing offsetting creased corner light ink rubbing An extraordinary uncolored 1676 edition of Anglesey; part of the renowned Theatre of the Empire of Britaine by English cartographer John Speed. This edition was published by Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell in London. The copper plates used for the printing of John Speed's maps were engraved by Dutch mapmaker Jodocus Hondius in 1610. Hondius is most well-known for his elaborate early maps of Europe and the New World. These maps created are of the most highly sought after county maps; as they are famous for their accuracy level of detail and craftsmanship. This map of Anglesey is one of the best county maps available. An island off of the coat of Wales Anglesey is considered the largest island of Wales. This is expertly portrayed by Hondius' engraving sitting in the center surrounded by the Irish Sea and its calm waves. This map is further embellished with a gorgeous compass rose and extended rhumb lines; two full mast sailing ships and elegant strapwork cartouches. A plan of Beaumaris is provided in the top right corner with a legend giving the location of its most significant landmarks. Speed does a wonderful job highlighting the Beaumaris Castle built in 1282 by King Edward I as part of his campaign to conquer the north of Wales. This town was mapped by John Speed himself as it bares the 'Scale of Pases' as indication. The plan is decorated with the shield of Anglesey; a simple compass rose; and what appears to be a merman preparing to attack a whale in the adjacent sea. Along with a cartouche holding the outstanding coat of arms of the King; there are several other arms depicted. Christopher Villiers 1st Earl of Angelesey 1623 Master of Robes to King James I; and Arthur Annesley 1st Earl of Anglesey 1661 an Anglo-Irish royalist statesman. The county maps found in the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine were the first consistent attempt to show territorial divisions but it was mainly Speed's town plans that were the major innovation and probably his greatest contribution to British cartography. Together they formed the first printed collection of town plans of the British Isles and for at least 50 of the 73 included in the Theatre it was the first time these towns had been mapped. While being the first English atlas of the British Isles Speed's Atlas was also one of the first attempts to accurately survey Ireland and to incorporate a comprehensive list of their town plans into the maps. The 1676 edition of Speed's atlas never came with original color. The examples of this map of Anglesey should always be uncolored and never colored. Born in Cheshire John Speed developed his interest in maps in the 1580s after moving to London to pursue his passions outside of tailoring. He there joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm for cartography won him the attention of William Camden Robert Cotton and Sir Fulke Greville. By working with these figures Speed was able to do a large amount of research for his own work. In 1596 Greville bequeathed Speed with an unlimited allowance to research and then later write the Historie of Great Britaine. It was during this project which Speed had the encouragement to add a cartographic supplement to the work - what we today know as his most famous atlas. After being first published in 1611-1612 the 'Theatre of Great Britain' dominated the seventeenth-century English map market going through many reprints and editions. Thanks to the Atlas' success Speed earned the title of England's most well-known Stuart period cartographer and his work became the blueprint for folio atlases until the mid-18th century. Historically Speed is also noted for placing England into the mainstream of map publishing which had been dominated by the Dutch since the late sixteenth century. This map of Anglesey is an excellent part of the Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine and would be an outstanding addition to all map collections. For more information on this map or a warm welcome to see other maps and books of our collection at 72nd Street NYC please contact Natalie Zadrozna. . London: Bassett & Chiswell unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 72NZ31

‎Speed John 1552 1629‎

‎Theatrum Imperii Magnae Britanniae The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine trans. Philemon Holland.‎

‎Amsterdam: T. Snodham for John Sudbury and George Humble 1616 with slip "Anno Cum Privilegio 1621" pasted over date on title-page Engraved title within architectural border full-page engraved arms of James I 63 of 67 double-page engraved maps of England Wales Ireland and Scotland mostly by Jodocus Hondius and mounted on guards full-page woodcut of Royal Arms with repeats woodcut initials head-and tailpieces double-column text within double rules; maps of Dorset Lincoln Suffolk and Warwick supplied in modern facsimile lacks final 6 leaves of text title and dedication with small loss of image to one corner outer corners extended but extensions gradually diminishing in size in second half of the book several margins strengthened one resulting in creases. Bound in modern cloth retaining the early vellum upper cover. Cloth folding case. 64V1D "THIS LATIN EDITION OF SPEED'S ATLAS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND IS EXTREMELY RARE" Chubb. First published in English in 1606 Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine followed the model of Ortelius's Theatrum orbis terrarum in its title and its format with map sheets backed by historical and geographical texts and gazetteers of place names. This was the one of the earliest attempts in England at producing an atlas on a grand scale with the first detailed maps of Ireland the first set of county maps consistently showing the boundaries of territorial divisions and the first truly comprehensive set of English town plans-all notable contributions to British topography. Perhaps as many as fifty of the seventy-three towns had not been previously mapped and about fifty-one of the plans were probably Speed's own work. Speed's son John may have helped him in surveying towns. One of the work's most significant contributions is the balance that was struck between the modern and historical with information placed on the edges of the maps about antiquarian remains sites and vignettes of famous battles together with the arms of princes and nobles. Scotland is covered in less detail as Scottish cartographer Timothy Pont was still in the process of surveying the country. Individual maps for the Theatre were prepared from about 1602 and plates were subsequently engraved by Jodocus Hondius who was noted for his skill in decoration. George Humble was granted a privilege to print the Theatre for twenty-one years from 1608 and the Theatre and History were published together 1611-1612. An immediate success three new editions and issues of each appeared in Speed's lifetime including this Latin edition and a miniature version was first published about 1619-1620. The maps in the Theatre became the basis for subsequent folio atlases until the mid-18th century. REFERENCES: Chubb XXIVa; ESTC S107575. Amsterdam: T. Snodham for John Sudbury and George Humble, 1616 [with slip "Anno Cum Privilegio 1621" pasted over date hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 65ERM0118

‎Speed John‎

‎Tiger Claws: A Novel of India‎

‎St. Martin's Press. Hardcover. 0312325517 Used Like-New: Reminder mark . Fine. St. Martin's Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : Z0312325517Z1 ISBN : 0312325517 9780312325510

‎Speed John‎

‎Tiger Claws: A Novel of India‎

‎St. Martin's Press. Hardcover. 0312325517 Unused Like New. . Fine. 2007-09-04. First Edition. St. Martin's Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : Z0312325517Z1 ISBN : 0312325517 9780312325510

‎Speed John‎

‎Tiger Claws: A Novel of India‎

‎St. Martin's Press. Hardcover. 0312325517 First edition First printing. NOT REMAINDER marked. NOT ex library. Not Book Club. Packed in a box. Number line starting with a 1. Fine/Fine . Fine. 2007. 1st Edition. St. Martin's Press hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : ABE-4777696501 ISBN : 0312325517 9780312325510

‎Speed John‎

‎Tiger Claws‎

‎8vo size hardcover with dust jacket; 436 pages From jacket: "India 1658. The adventure . continues as Maya the temple dancer traveling by caravan to her new owner is kidnapped by the bandit prince Shivaji and their destinies unite. Meanwhile in the jeweled palace of Agra Aurangzeb - a fanatic warrior-prince with an insatiable lust for power - conspires with the Eunuch Brotherhood to overthrow his own father the dissolute Mogul Emperor." Bumped head and heel of spine; black dot on top of book visible in the top margin of some pages please see our last photograph; edgewear; pages in the introduction have a small translucent pink spot see photographs three and four. There are several crushed page corners and one previously turned page corner. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning. First. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 002905

‎Speed John‎

‎Tiger Claws‎

‎New York: St. Martin's Press 2007. CM6 - An advance uncorrected proof trade paperback book in fine condition. A Novel of India. From the gardens of the Taj Mahal to the mountain forts of Maharashtra the epic adventure ignited with The Temple Dancer now explodes in John Speed's newest novel. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket as Issued. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. Advance Reading Copy ARC. St. Martin's Press Paperback‎

Bookseller reference : EC20850BB ISBN : 0312325517 9780312325510

‎Speed John‎

‎Wales : The second part of John Speed's Atlas : "The Theatre of Great Britain"‎

‎EP Publishing Ltd 1970. Book. Very Good. hardback. hardback slim folio measuring 16 1/2" x 11" minor foxing to front blanks else a very good tightly bound copy in a part faded pictorial dust wrapper that has a closed tear at head of front flap fold maps 65pp . EP Publishing Ltd Hardcover‎

Bookseller reference : 235660 ISBN : 0854096140 9780854096145

‎SPEED John‎

‎Worcestershire Described‎

‎London: to be solde by Roger Rea the Elder and younger at ye Golden Crosse in Cornhill against the Exchange 1665. 1665. Double-page engraved map fine contemporary outline hand colour upper left and right margins skilfully repaired margins reinforced with japan paper. The map bears the imprint of Roger Rea the Elder and Younger. The Reas had purchased the rights to Speed's work from William Garrett in 1589 who had previously purchased them from the widow of William Humble in the same year. Skelton suggests that the father and son intended a new edition of the atlas for the Restoration of 1660. However the atlas would appear not to have been published until 1665. This is borne out by an advertisement in the Term Catalogue by the subsequent owners of the plates Thomas Bassett and Richard Chiswell in 1675:"Mr John Speed's. Geography of the Kingdoms of England Scotland and Ireland. together with his Prospect. all in one entire Volume hath been for seven Years past out of Print the greatest part of an Impression then newly Printed being destroyed by the late dreadful Fire 1666". This is borne out by the rarity of the Rea edition of the atlas. There is evidence that they planned an edition of 1666 as there are impressions of Sussex Buckingham and Derby with Rea's imprint which bear that date. Rea would later sell the plates to Bassett and Chiswell who would publish a new edition in 1676. to be solde by Roger Rea the Elder and younger at ye Golden Crosse in Cornhill against the Exchange unknown‎

Bookseller reference : 1773