John Speed
Oxfordshire described with ye citie and the Armes of the Colleges of ye famous Vniuersity.  Ao 1605.Performed by John Speede and are to besold in popes head alley against the Exchange by I.S [John Sudbury] & G.H. [George Humble] Cum Priviegio.
The edition of 1627.
Panels at each side show arms of the University and of the founder, with sixteen arms of the colleges.  Top left is the Royal arms.  Top right is the plan of the City of Oxford with key to 28 landmarks.  Beneath the plan is the coat of arms of Vere Earl of Oxford.  At the bottom centre are two academics standing either side of a globe that incorporates a scale of miles.
Very good example, a clear impression. Excellent later colouring.  There is a little wear at the centre fold, which has been strengthened.  The margins have also been strengthened but there does not appear to be any reason for this.
380 x 520mm. 
£2000