{"product_id":"antique-carmarthenshire-county-map-framed-wales-cartography-john-speed-c-1662","title":"Antique Carmarthenshire County Map, Framed Wales Cartography, John Speed, C.1662","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Stock # 25893\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFull title; \u003cem\u003eCaermarden - Both Shyre and Towne Described.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eSuperb atlas cartography with dual view aspect for additional interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDisplays a desirable aged patina and in lightly time worn order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003ePresented behind clear, bright glass within a later, ebonised and gilt frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eDressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eExcellent \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJacobean period\u003c\/span\u003e cartography by the renowned John Speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003ePresented here from its later 1662 appearance in the 'Theatre of Great Britain' published by George Humble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eCharming detail, as expected from a John Speed map, with town plan and heraldry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eFascinating town plan excerpt shows Caermarden as it stood in the mid 17th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eThe reverse presents two pages from the atlas, referencing the Hundreds and locations within the county\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p3\"\u003eThe informative opposite page is dedicated to a history of the county\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis is a delightful antique map of Carmarthenshire, being a typically desirable example by the renowned John Speed. Delivered ready to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMax Width: 57cm (22.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Depth: 1.5cm (.5'')\u003cbr\u003eMax Height: 44cm (17.25'')\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMap Width: 52.5cm (20.75'')\u003cbr\u003eMap Height: 39.5cm (15.5'')\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sold Out","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56778784375157,"sku":"25893","price":975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0385\/9077\/files\/25893-1.jpg?v=1771845472","url":"https:\/\/www.londonfine.co.uk\/products\/antique-carmarthenshire-county-map-framed-wales-cartography-john-speed-c-1662","provider":"London Fine Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}