John Speed. THE PROVINCE OF CONNAUGH...
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[Ireland/John Speed] THE PROVINCE OF CONNAUGH WITH THE CITIE OF GALWAYE DESCRIBED. Performet by John Speede and are to be solde by Roger Rea the Elder and younger at the Golden Crosse in Cornhill against the Exchange. Anno Domini 1610. From a folio edition of “The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine.” [At least 2 editions were issued by Rea, ca. 1650 and 1662. Some editions of "Theatre of the Empire" were titled “A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World.”] c. f. Shirley (BI) 316, Wing 4883, 4885. Double-page. English text on right half of verso, table of names on left half of verso. Verso carries page numbers “143” and “144.” Inset of Galwaye. Engraved decorations include cherubim above the scale and at upper right and coat of arms above cartouche at upper left. 15" x 19 5/8". Later hand coloring. Very good with light dampstain. Few nicks to sheet’s upper edge. Verso has repair to lower 2 ½ inches of c-fold, marginal tear (1/2 inch) to top of c-fold.
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John Speed. THE PROVINCE OF CONNAUGH...
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