Speed, John; Elstrack, Renold

Norfolk a Countie Florishing & Populous Desccribed and Devided with the Armes of Such Noble Familes as Have Borne the Titles Therof; Discribed by Christopher Saxton; Augmented by I. Speede [map]

London: George Humble, 1627. Map. "Are to be sold in popes head Alley by J. S. & G. H." "R. Elstrack sculpsit." 1 hand-colored copperplate engraving 41 x 55 cm. from Book One of John Speed's Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine (London: George Humble, 1627). See: STC (2nd ed.), 23042. A detailed map of Norfolk County with inset illustrations of a battle in the Peasant's Revolt in 1381, and of the town of Norwich. The town plan of Norwich includes a guide to 24 locations in the town. Above the map is the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom; along one side are seven coats of arms of Norfolk families. text on the reverse describes Norfolk and lists the hundreds. In Very Good Condition: minor loss along upper edge, not impacting image; just starting to separate at lower end of center fold; colors are bright; a clean and crisp map. Very Good. Item #006728

Price: $1,250.00