The Countie Of Leinster With The Citie Dublin Described
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A rare, early printing of John Speed's renowned map of Leinster with an inset plan of Dublin. This finely engraved and detailed map is most sought after and was produced by John Speed, historian, genealogist and cartographer for publication in his "... Theatre Of The Empire Of Great Britain ..." – the first atlas of the British Isles. The copperplate, engraved in the workshop of Amsterdam master map engraver, Jodocus Hondius, was first printed in atlas form in 1612 and remained in use, with amendments and alterations to publishers' imprints until late into the following century. Later printings, from an old and worn plate, are notably inferior whereas this example shows the engraving at its freshest on good quality paper. Speed's county maps were, and remain, amongst the most popular and sought-after on account of their vignettes often showing historical events, archaeological relics, portraits and explanatory notations. Most have the arms of local dignitaries and town plans, in many cases the first of those locations and surveyed by Speed himself. Speed had prepared the maps, for engraving, before about 1610, and they first appeared in atlas form two years later. This example appears under the imprint of John Sudbury and George Humble. Despite marginal restoration and reinforced central paper weakness, this is an attractive and acceptable example.
region: Ireland Maps & Charts
mapmaker:
J. Speed
place and date of publication:
London 1612 - 1627
medium and colour:
Copperplate, coloured
ref:
42429
size in mm: 385 by 510mm (15.25 by 20 inches). Price: £ 650 |
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