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1610 · Map903 — London: John Sudbury and George Humble 1610. 1st Edition . No Binding. Vg. Folio. 44x52 cms. 38.5x51 cms The rare first edition of Speed's Kingdome of Scotland map with original outline colouring and printed on thick paper. Portraits of the Scottish Royal family border the side margins and the imprint reads' Performed by John Speed and are to be sold in 'Popeshead alley by John Sudbury and George Humble Cum Privilego 1610'. In the upper right corner is the inset ' The Yles of Orkney'. The map reverse has the text description in English. The map is complete to the margins but has been rather crudely repaired to the rear in past times and is generally a trifle grubby. Edges and centre fold repaired from the back.The top and bottom margins are wide but the side margin are close to the plate mark.The impression however being the first edition is very good with dark and clean lines throughout. The faded colouring is original with very understated with subtle lines and wash to the portraits and sea creatures. The Inital letter to the text is the first issue and by William Hall 1611-12. PLEASE EMAIL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. <br/> <br/> John Sudbury and George Humble unknown