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.
Speed went to great lengths to ensure that his Wales map was accurate and in proportion following criticisms of Christopher Saxon's Welsh maps published in 1579. Interestingly Speed prevaricated over including Monmouthshire (it was administratively English, although Welsh-speaking). He decided to include Monmouthshire in the end but the map did not feature a vignette of the County Town as was the case with the other 12 counties.
This full colour antique reproduction would look stunning when mounted and would form a striking centrepiece to any room.
This would make a wonderful gift for someone from Wales or who has Wales in their heart.
Features: ------------- • A visually beautiful stunning and detailed map of 17th century Wales which includes rivers, wooded areas, place names and hill ranges • Twelve vignettes of the County Towns of Wales • All offset with a lovely decorative border
