Speed, JohnBiblio.com
Speed, John and William SmythBiblio.com
Map Countye Palatine of Chester with that Most Ancient Citie Described; Hand-colored. circa 1616
16162535London: John Speed and William Smyth 1616. Map Countye Palatine of Chester with that Most Ancient Citie Described; Hand-colored. circa 1616<br /> <br /> Hand colored map extracted from Countye Palatine of Chester Book one page 73 and 74 Chapter 37. Several modern archival repairs to verso plus an older repair at fold which has left 3 1/4-inch acid-burned strip which is obvious on verso but lesser so on recto but still evident. About 16 x 20.5 inches. Text to verso. Vibrant colors. Currently mounted to mat board. Good condition.<br /> <br /> County map of Cheshire with a large inset plan of the city of Chester at top center. The inset map is flanked by pairs of putti supporting strapwork armorial medallions. 'Arms of the Earles of Chester' along the left side of the map. Angels turning a large globe and holding an armorial shield in each of the lower corners. Includes several galleons and sea monsters. Medallion of Caesar near inset of Chester.<br /> <br /> Striking map. John Speed and William Smyth unknown
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