Antique Carmarthenshire County Map, Framed Wales Cartography, John Speed, C.1662

Our Stock # 25893

This is an antique map of Carmarthenshire. An English, framed county and town map by John Speed with dual sided atlas excerpt, dating to the 17th century and later. 

Full title; Caermarden - Both Shyre and Towne Described.

A renowned 16th and early 17th century cartographer and historian, John Speed (1552 - 1629) crafted a series of fine maps in a distinguished career. Influenced by contemporaries such as Christopher Saxton and John Norden, Speed was the first to incorporate The Hundreds administrative divisions to his cartography and established the first town plans of several locations.

• Superb atlas cartography with dual view aspect for additional interest
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn order
• Presented behind clear, bright glass within a later, ebonised and gilt frame
• Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting
  
  
• Excellent Jacobean period cartography by the renowned John Speed
• Presented here from its later 1662 appearance in the 'Theatre of Great Britain' published by George Humble
• Charming detail, as expected from a John Speed map, with town plan and heraldry
  
  
• Fascinating town plan excerpt shows Caermarden as it stood in the mid 17th century
• The reverse presents two pages from the atlas, referencing the Hundreds and locations within the county
• The informative opposite page is dedicated to a history of the county

This is a delightful antique map of Carmarthenshire, being a typically desirable example by the renowned John Speed. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 57cm (22.5'')
Max Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')
Max Height: 44cm (17.25'')

Map Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')
Map Height: 39.5cm (15.5'')