"The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne Described with the Armes of Them That Have Bene Earles Thereof since the Conquest", Speed, John

Engraved by Jodocus Hondius, this is one of the most decorative maps of Lincolnshire. The map is finely detailed and incorporates a town plan of Lincoln, a strapwork title cartouche with a royal crest and a compass rose, a scale cartouche with compass and putti, a sea monster and sailing ship, and ten armorials of the Earls of Lincoln. Battle scenes are depicted above a block of text describing the two major conflicts that were fought in the region. Latin text on verso, from the John Sudbury & George Humble, 1616, Latin text edition, which is extremely rare.

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Condition: A

Fine, sharp impression. Professional repair of a minor tear entering border at bottom, else fine. Remnants of framer's hinges on verso.