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[Hertfordshire] Hartfordshire
described, the situations of Hartford and the most ancient towne St Albane with such memorable actions as have happened.
London,
Performed by Iohn Speede and are to be sold in Popes head alley by Iohn Sudbury and George Humbell,
[1627].
Engraved map with hand colouring.
380 by 510mm. (15 by 20 inches).
11800
notes:
A map of Hertfordshire, with inset maps of Hertford and the Roman settlement of Verolanium, now St Albans. The text underneath refers to Cassivellaunus, an Ancient British king who was popularly supposed to have used Verolanium as a stronghold, and his defeat by Julius Caesar.
John Speed (1552-1629) was the outstanding cartographer of his age. His 'Theatre of Great Britain' was the first atlas of the British Isles: Speed prepared the maps himself about two years...
John Speed (1552-1629) was the outstanding cartographer of his age. His 'Theatre of Great Britain' was the first atlas of the British Isles: Speed prepared the maps himself about two years...
bibliography:
Chubb XXV.
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