Rare Latin-text edition of Speed’s map of Worcestershire
Worcestershire described...
London: John Sudbury & George Humble, 1616, Latin text edition. Coloured. 380 x 510mm.
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Rare Latin-text edition of Speed’s map of Worcestershire & SPEED, John.Stock #: 22189
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Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is one of the most decorative maps of the county, with an inset town plan of Worcester, armorials, and a vignette battle scene. On verso is a Latin text history of the county.
This example comes from the only non-English edition of Speed's Theatre, produced for the Continental market. Its lack of success makes it comparatively scarce: it was only after 1918 that the British Museum obtained a complete Latin volume.



