Old SOMERSET map John Speed 1611 Bath Taunton Glastonbury Portishead

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 wonderful, picturesque county of Somersetshire is captured in superb detail in this captivating piece, one of Speede's finest. Boundaries are shown of the Somerset Hundreds which land was divided to back in the seventeenth century.

Place name spellings are in Olde Worlde Englyshe and it is interesting note these differences! Search out Glastenburye, Mynhead and Bathe to name but a few.

A classic work that creates a centrepiece for any home and would look stunning framed. This print is produced on premium heavyweight 180 gsm paper and uses the finest quality inks that will not fade or smudge.

This map has been digitally cleaned to remove most of the marks and signs of ageing though it is faded in a few small places but is a strong print overall as represented by the images.

Features:
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• A detailed geography of the hills, rivers and forests within Somersetshire in the early 17th century
• A detailed, indexed street map of Bathe with places of interest denoted
• Coats of Arms heraldically denoting former Earles of Bathe and Dukes of Somerset
• A crisp and clear digitally cleaned print of this classic work on 230 gsm premium paper using highest quality ink