1676 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE by John Speed Map Bassett Chiswell edition

SPEED, John

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1676 NORTHAMPTONSHIRE A fine example of this copper engraved map of Northamptonshire with inset birds-eye views of NORTHAMPTON PETERBOROW (Peterborough). Coats of Arms of the Noble families of Northamptshire, Compass Rose Scale of Miles.This is the edition published by Thomas Bassett Richard Chiswell. Condition is generally very fine with central fold as issued with English text on verso. Size 53cm x 41.5cm including the margins with later hand colour.John Speed (1552-1629)is the most famous of all English cartographers primarily as a result of The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine, the first Atlas of the British Isles. The maps from this Atlas are the best known and most sought-after of all county maps. The maps were derived mainly from earlier prototypes fo Christopher Saxon and Robert Norden but with notable improvements include parish Hundreds and county boundaries, town plans and embellishments such as the coats of arms of local Earls, Dukes and the Royal Household.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers JS-4991881

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