"Caermarden Both Shyre and Towne Described", Speed, John
Subject: Carmarthenshire, Wales
Period: 1616 (published)
Publication: Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine
Color: Hand Color
Size:
19.9 x 15.1 inches
50.5 x 38.4 cm
This is a classic decorative county map from John Speed’s important English atlas. Besides presenting the most up-to-date information in his maps, Speed also included detailed city plans; in this instance of the town of Carmarthen. This plan shows St. Peter's Church, the largest parish church in Wales, as well as the River Towy with two ships sailing through. The map is decorated with the royal coat of arms, the coat of arms of Llywelyn the Great, a compass rose, and a distance scale. Imprint of John Sudbury and George Humble. Engraved by Jodocus Hondius.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SPE-1c.
Condition: B
Backed with old paper. There is light toning, a small abrasion within the town plan inset, and two short centerfold separation that just enter the neatline and have been closed with archival tape.
