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John Speed Map of Surrey. A Rare 1611 First Edition
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John Speed Map of Surrey. A Rare 1611 First Edition

17th century
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A 1611 first edtion map of Surrey from the 'Theatre of Great Britain' with inset views of the palaces of Richmond and Nonsuch, both royal Tudor residences which were demolished by the end of the seventeenth century. Nonsuch was given by Charles II to Barbara, Countess of Castlemaine, who then tore it apart to pay gambling debts; Richmond was sold by Parliament after the execution of Charles I. In good overall condition with clear, crisp and sharp deliniation. Excellent later hand colouring. The map has been recently professionally framed and glazed to both front and back, the front using anti-reflective glass with 70% UV protection .

After this first edition of John Speed's map of Surrey was printed, the copper plate was damaged and the top left hand corner in all the subsequent editions are either missing or recreated by hand in watercolour. English text to verso and the style of the capital 'S' in the cartouch confirms that this is the original condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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The Ark Stores has dated this Framed John Speed Map to the 17th Century.

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A 1611 first edtion map of Surrey from the 'Theatre of Great Britain' with inset views of the palaces of Richmond and Nonsuch, both royal Tudor residences which were demolished by the end of the seventeenth century.
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Nonsuch was given by Charles II to Barbara, Countess of Castlemaine, who then tore it apart to pay gambling debts; Richmond was sold by Parliament after the execution of Charles I.
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In good overall condition with clear, crisp and sharp deliniation. Excellent later hand colouring. The map has been recently professionally framed and glazed to both front and back, the front using anti-reflective glass with 70% UV protection .

fig 1. A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations.
fig 1. John Speed Map of Surrey. A Rare 1611 First Edition

After this first edition of John Speed's map of Surrey was printed, the copper plate was damaged and the top left hand corner in all the subsequent editions are either missing or recreated by hand in watercolour. English text to verso and the style of the capital 'S' in the cartouch confirms that this is the original condition.

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Framed John Speed Map to the 17th Century.

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A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations.
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Archive I A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations.

John Speed Map of Surrey. A Rare 1611 First Edition

Archive II A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations. View II
Archive III A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations. View III
Archive IV A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations. View IV
Archive V A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations. View V
Archive VI A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations. View VI
Archive VII A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations. View VII
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A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations.
JOHN SPEED MAP OF SURREY. A rare 1611 first edition
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A framed seventeenth-century map of Surrey by John Speed, complete with heraldic crests and architectural inset illustrations.
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John Speed was a prominent English cartographer who published The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine in 1611. His maps were landmark works of cartography, renowned for including detailed inset town plans, royal residences, and county armorial bearings.

Maps from this period were printed using copperplate engraving techniques onto handmade rag paper. Many examples were subsequently hand-coloured using mineral-based pigments and inks.

Authentic first-edition prints typically feature a distinct central fold from the atlas binding, a visible copperplate impression edge, English text printed on the reverse (verso), and characteristic watermarks within the laid paper.

Antique maps function as ideal focal points when framed classically and placed above a sideboard, fireplace mantel, or desk. They complement dark wood furniture, leather accents, and traditional or eclectic gallery walls.

To prevent fading and deterioration, display paper maps away from direct sunlight using UV-protective glass. Mount the paper using acid-free, conservation-grade materials and maintain a stable humidity level.
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