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 in the years 1140 and 1217. This is a rare, early edition prior to the bottom left corner of the plate breaking off, which occurred during the printing process and appears in most later editions. A short crack is visible in the border at top right. English text on verso.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.SPE-1b.

Condition: B+

A sharp, early impression on a sturdy sheet with a watermark of the coat of arms of Marten Orges. There is light toning and soiling along the centerfold, as well as professional repairs on verso to some separations along the centerfold.