Speed's famous map of Cumberland

SPEED, John.

Cumberland and the Ancient Citie of Carlile Described with Many Memorable Antiquities Therein Found Observed.
London: George Humble, 1627. Coloured. 390 x 510mm.

One of the most decorative maps of the county, engraved by Jodocus Hondius for John Speed's important atlas, 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain', with an inset town plan of Carlisle.
On the reverse is an English text history of the county.


Stock ID : 20306