Wilt shire by van den Keere. "Speed miniature" Wiltshire county map 1632

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'Wilt shire'. Pieter van den Keere [Petrus Kaerius]. The maps are known as "Speed miniatures" as they were published alongside Speed's "Theatre of Great Britain" by the same publisher, however most of the maps are printed from plates engraved by Van den Keere. Speed's involvement in the publication of these maps is thought to have been limited (1632 [Undated, but this is edition B as described by Skelton, who conjectures that it was issued with the 1632 folio edition of the same year of Speed's Theatre]). Antique "Speed miniature" county map, 9.0 x 13.0cm, 3.5 x 5.25 inches

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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: 'Wilt shire'

These maps, most of which are by Pieter van den Keere, are known as "Speed miniatures" because they were published in pocket versions of, coincident with some editions of, and containing much common content with Speed's own atlases, by Speed's own publishers; and the title page states the miniature version to be "from a farr Larger Voulume Done by John Speed". Although often attributed to John Speed, it is believed that Speed's actual involvement was limited at best

DATE PRINTED: 1632 [Undated, but this is edition B as described by Skelton, who conjectures that it was issued with the 1632 folio edition of the same year of Speed's Theatre]

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 9.0 x 13.0cm, 3.5 x 5.25 inches (Small)

TYPE: Antique "Speed miniature" county map

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. 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 print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is text printed on the reverse side

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Pieter van den Keere [Petrus Kaerius]. The maps are known as "Speed miniatures" as they were published alongside Speed's "Theatre of Great Britain" by the same publisher, however most of the maps are printed from plates engraved by Van den Keere. Speed's involvement in the publication of these maps is thought to have been limited

PROVENANCE: "England, Wales Scotland and Ireland Described and Abridged with ye Historie relation of things worthy", from a farr larger voulume done by John Speed. Anno cum priuilegio 1627 and are to bee sould by Georg Humble at ye Whithorse in popeshead Alley

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