The Theatre of the Empire of Great-Britain, Kingdom of England, Scotland, Ireland and the Isles Adjoyning. Together with A Prospect Of the Most Famous Parts of the World Viz. Asia, Africa, Europe, America
by John Speed
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Looe, Cornwall, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London A facsimile of the 1676 edition originally published by Thomas Basset and Richard Chiswell. Heavy cream cloth with burgundy spine and corners in leather effect material. 7 gilt divisions on the spine with gilt titles:"Theatre of Great Britain" and "Prospects of the World". Double page decorated titles followed by formal title page in red and black. Dedication to the Right Honourable Sr. Joseph Sheldon, Kt. Lord Mayor of the City of London etc. Dedication to the Most High, and most Potent Monarch James, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King; etc.Then follows Book one with five pages of introductory text and then double page maps of the Counties of England starting with a map of Great Britain - 48 maps in total. This is followed by the Second Book - 12 maps of Wales. Then there are 4 double pages on the roads of England. The Third Book has a map of Scotland, and then a map of Ireland and the counties of Ireland. Then lastly are the world maps, 24 in total, including New York, Maryland, New England, Russia, China, Jamaica as they were in 1676. All maps are in black and white. This book retains the patina of newness having been wrapped since it left the printers. A very attractive, sumptuous and fascinating book. Top quality edition facsimiled and published in 1991 by Jonathan Potter.. Privately Published. Leather Effect. Very Good/No Jacket. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Hardback.
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- Bookseller
- Bosco Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 050455
- Title
- The Theatre of the Empire of Great-Britain, Kingdom of England, Scotland, Ireland and the Isles Adjoyning. Together with A Prospect Of the Most Famous Parts of the World Viz. Asia, Africa, Europe, America
- Author
- John Speed
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Privately Published
- Place of Publication
- London
- Size
- Folio - over 12" - 15"
- Keywords
- John Speed, New York, Maryland, New England, Speed's Maps, Early Maps
- Bookseller catalogs
- Maps;
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Bosco Books
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Looe, Cornwall, Aberdeen
About Bosco Books
Bookshop in converted Chapel in Cornish fishing port. We also stock old maps, prints and original paintings by local artists.
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