Cornwall by Speed John (6 results)
Published by Penguin, UK 1945
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Seller: Maynard & Bradley, Leicester, , United KingdomMaynard & Bradley
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 1951. A clean and well-presented full colour reproduction of a map by John Speed, produced for King Penguin in 1951. Professionally mounted and suitable for framing or display. Why do most sellers not describe their actual item? Buy with confidence, support a genuine Independent Bricks… & Mortar Real Bookshop and help to preserve our High Streets as interesting places to shop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA (now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre, UK Size: 265 x 225 mm. 1. Item Type: Book. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Geography & Maps; Britain/UK; 1950s; Inventory No: 53898.
Published by And Now Sold by Henry Overton at the White Horse without Newgate London, [1710-1743]., [London], 1710
- Map
Seller: Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd, London, , United KingdomDaniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
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Speed's map of Cornwall Double-page engraved map with hand colour. A map of Cornwall from one of the Overton editions of the first large-scale atlas of the British Isles, Speed's 'Theatre'. In the top left-hand corner is a prospect of 'Launceston or Ancient Dunhevet'. Along the right-hand side of the map four antiquities are ill…ustrated, including the Hurlers Stones, which, according to legend, are men petrified for playing hurling on a Sunday. The sea around the peninsula is filled with sea-monsters and ships. John Speed (1552-1629) was the outstanding cartographer of his age. By trade a merchant tailor, but by proclivity a historian, it was the patronage of Sir Fulke Greville, poet and statesman, that allowed him to pursue this interest in earnest. His 'Theatre of Great Britain', from which the present work is drawn, was first published in 1611 or 1612 and is 'the earliest English attempt at atlas-production on a grand scale' (Skelton). Drawing heavily on the work of Saxton and Norden, little of Speed's cartography is original (he acknowledges, 'I have put my sickle into other mens corne'), instead it is his blend of cartography and history, incorporating town-plans, vignettes, and genealogy, that makes Speed an innovator. This map is from one of the editions of the 'Prospect' published by Henry Overton between ca. 1710 and 1743. Unlike in earlier editions, the verso of the maps tend to be blank.
Published by London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 514mm (15¼ x 20¼ inches). 1676
Seller: Tooley, Adams & Co., Wallingford, OXON, United KingdomTooley, Adams & Co.
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Coloured; very light marginal age-toning to the edges of the margins, paper fault to the centrefold in the lower margin and left corner, now both repaired with old paper, small brown stain lower centrefold, overall a very good example. This is one of the most famous and decorative of all English county maps, with an inset view o…f Launceston, coats of arms, ships, sea-monsters and various local antiquities. This edition, post 1623, has the addition of 'The Irishe or Virgivian Sea' below the inset of Launceston. Drawn from information provided by John Norden and originally engraved by Jodocus Hondius. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
Published by London, Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell, 1610-76. 385 x 515mm (15¼ x 20¼ inches). 1676
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Coloured; very light marginal age-toning, minor paper fault to the centrefold (only visible when held up to the light), otherwise a very good example. This is one of the most famous and decorative of all English county maps, with an inset view of Launceston, coats of arms, ships, sea-monsters and various local antiquities. This…edition, post 1623, has the addition of 'The Irishe or Virgivian Sea' below the inset of Launceston. Drawn from information provided by John Norden and originally engraved by Jodocus Hondius. From Speed's atlas 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'.
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Contact seller5-star sellerSingle sheet (15 x 20 inches, full margins showing the plate mark, two very small (1/4 inch) tears on bottom margin an inch either side of the crease line). An appealing uncolored engraved map of Cornwall, stretching the border with Devon in the east to Lands End, England's most westerly point. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius in Ams…terdam in 1610, this is one of the most famous and decorative of all English county maps. Because of Cornwall's long and thin dimensions, Hondius had a great deal of sea area to use, which he filled with an inset view of Launceston, a large title cartouche with the Royal Arms, four local antiquities, eight coats of arms and several galleons and sea-monsters.The map was printed as part of Speeds revered atlas, 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine'. The map was part of the earliest English attempt at producing an atlas on a grand scale as part of 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain', the work for which Speed is best known. This celebrated Atlas contained the first set of county maps consistently attempting to show the boundaries of territorial divisions and the first truly comprehensive set of English town plans-a notable contribution to British topography. After 15 years assembling the Atlas it was published to immediate success: three new editions and issues appeared during Speed's lifetime and the work remained popular into the eighteenth century. Indeed the maps of this Atlas remain one of the most popular with map collectors around the world. John Speed was born in the Cheshire village of Farndon and from his youth pursued his father's profession of tailoring. He later moved to London to continue this trade, though Speed's real passions lay elsewhere, namely in the fields of antiquity and cartography. He joined the Society of Antiquaries where his enthusiasm soon attracted the attention of notables such as William Camden and Sir Fulke Greville. In 1596 Greville provided Speed with a full time allowance to write a 'Historie of Great Britaine'. It was during this project that Speed decided to add a cartographic supplement to the work and it was from this that his famous atlas, 'The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', was born. The individual maps are the best known and among the most sought-after of all county maps. The map of Cornwall was particularly desirable as shown by the fact it was one of the few county maps selected to be printed as individual sheets as well as part of Atlas. The maps themselves were derived from the best and most up- to-date sources available. We are unaware of any 1676 edition of this map in original color. When it was published it would have been studied by nobles and officials without colour and we feel this same experience is strongly preferable to other maps with more recent colouring. This map is a key piece in the history of one of England's most famous counties and is very desirable indeed. Description prepared for Arader Galleries by Jack Rogers (Eton College, Oxford University Geography Undergraduate).
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An outstanding copperplate engravingof John Speeds decorative map of CORNWALL. This is one of the most famous and decorative of all English county maps, with an inset view of Launceston, coats of arms, ships, sea-monsters and various local antiquities. This edition, post 1623, has the addition of The Irishe or Virgivian Sea belo…w the inset of Launceston. English text on verso. Later hand colouringJohn 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.Published in 1676 by Thomas Bassett Richard Chiswell in Fleet Street, London.On verso, there is a small Library stamp of approx 2cm circular diameter, which cannot be seen from the front. Generally outstanding condition.Overall size including the margins approx 41.5cm x 53cm.
