SPEED, John (c.1551-1629). Glamorgan Shyre, [London], 1610 [but 1611 or later], hand-coloured engraved map of Glamorganshire, 385 x 510mm., framed and glazed.

SPEED, John (c.1551-1629).  Glamorgan Shyre. With the Sittuations of the cheife towne Cardyff and ancient Landaffe described ... Jodocus Hondius Cælavit. [London:] John Sudbury and George Humbell[sic], 1610 [but 1611 or later]. Hand-coloured engraved map of Glamorganshire, title and allegorical side-figures representing West and East within elaborate baroque cartouches, inset bird's-eye-views of Cardiff and Llandaff with coats-of-arms and keys, figure in the sea carrying a flag bearing the Royal coat-of-arms riding a sea monster, galleon, English text on verso, 385 x 510mm., framed and glazed. From the first edition of Speed's renowned atlas "Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine." The views of Cardiff and Llandaff are the earliest known and are reputed to be based on surveys by Speed himself.

Condition report
Foxing. Discolouration to paper. Central crease.
A few other marks and stains.
Under glass, unexamined out of frame.