Old NORTHUMBERLAND map John Speed 1611 Newcastle, Gateshead, Berwick

This classic piece was produced by John Speed the best known mapmaker of the Stuart period. It is a wonderful example of a decorative county map that was produced over 400 years since. This is an antique reproduction of the original hand coloured map and therefore each original map is in itself unique.

The Counties of Britain: A Tudor Atlas had the following to say of Northumberland: "The air is subtle and piercing", Northumberland being "exposed to the extremity of weathers, as great winds, hard frosts and long lying of snows", only ameliorated by its proximity to the North Sea and by its seams of coal mined and burnt for heat. The collieries mainly situated near Newcastle or along the coast supplied fuel not only for local consumption but also for the rest of England, particularly London"

This is a highly sought after work and is sure to form an interesting conversation piece to any living room. This piece looks stunning mounted - see our framed edition!

Features:
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• A detailed geography of the hills, rivers and forests of Northumberland from the early 17th century
• Wonderful inset maps of Newcastle and Barwick (Berwick upon Tweed) with accompanying indexes
• Coats of Arms of the local nobility
• The Wall of the Pictes (Hadrian's Wall) is charted
• Inscriptions of Roman artefacts
• All offset with a beautiful stylistic border

Formats available
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This piece is available in 32"x24", 24"x18", 20"x16" and 16"x12" formats. We also have a framed 20"x16" version which is framed in a high quality classic black and gold frame which truly accentuates this superb work. The frames use a super-clear Perspex frontage which provides less reflection than glass and is safer for delivery purposes. The framed prints look stunning and are an ideal present for either yourself or a loved one.

Packaging and Despatch:
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We aim to despatched all orders within 2 working days although often sooner

FREE Standard UK delivery:
• All prints are sent in a sturdy carboard tube by Royal Mail Tracked 48
• Our framed prints are sent Parcelforce Express48 secured in bubble-wrap and enclosed in our custom made boxes

Express delivery:
• All prints are sent in a sturdy carboard tube by Royal Mail Tracked 24
• Our framed prints are sent Parcelforce Express24 secured in bubble-wrap and enclosed in our custom made boxes

USA orders
• All prints are sent in a sturdy cardboard tube via Royal Mail International Tracked and should arrive within 5 to 7 working days after despatch
• Our framed prints are sent Parcelforce Global Value secured in bubble-wrap and enclosed in our custom made boxes. Delivery should arrive within 5 to 7 working days after despatch