John Speed
Cornwall. Ioducus Hondius caelavit.  Anno Domini 1610.  Theise Mappes are to be solde in Popes heade alley against ye Exchange by John Sudbury and G. Humble. Cum Privilegio.
The scarce Latin edition of 1616.
Primitive illustration of Launceston at top left corner, Royal arms at top centre, four historical stones at right side, eight coats of arms along bottom edge, four galleons in full sail and five unfriendly looking sea monsters all contribute to make this undoubtedly the most spectacular of Speed's maps.  The colouring is original and exceptionally good.  The only fault is a little rubbing to the colouring on the Royal arms.
38 x 51 cms. with good margins extra.
£2,000