"The Achievement of Our Soveraigne King Iames as He Nowe Beareth with the Armes of the Severall Kings That Have Aunciently Raigned Within His Nowe Dominions", Speed, John
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Subject: Frontispiece
Period: 1614 (dated)
Publication: The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain
Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is the frontispiece to Speed's The Theatre of the Empire.... A dedication and the royal coat of arms of King James I fills the center of this elaborate sheet. The 24 smaller heraldic shields forming the border denote all the associated kings of the ancient realm.
References: Shirley (TP) #33.
Condition: B
A nice impression with minor soiling, some small abrasions at far left, and archival paper repairs at top and right. There is a tear that enters 1/2" into image at left.