HUNTINGDONSHIRE. 'Huntingdon both Shire & Shire Town…' by JOHN SPEED 1738 map

Product SKU: P-8-000496

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'Huntington both Shire and Shire Town with the ancient city Ely described'. Cartography by John Speed, engraved by Jodocus Hondius (Jodocus Hondius celavit Anno Domini 1738). Very decorative 18th century county map. Dissected, backed with linen and laid down onto card. The colour is probably original, 52.0 x 38.5cm, 20.25 x 15.25 inches

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TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'Huntington both Shire and Shire Town with the ancient city Ely described'

This wonderful map includes plans of the towns of Huntingdon (top left) and Ely (top right), a decorative title cartouche, and coats of arms of the county nobility

DATE PRINTED: Jodocus Hondius celavit Anno Domini 1738

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 52.0 x 38.5cm, 20.25 x 15.25 inches (Large)

TYPE: Very decorative 18th century county map. Dissected, backed with linen and laid down onto card. The colour is probably original

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. The map has been dissected, backed with linen, and laid onto card. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Cartography by John Speed, engraved by Jodocus Hondius

PROVENANCE: "England Described", sold by Henry Overton at the White Horse without Newgate, London

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