'Hereford: SHIRE' by P. Van Den Keere c.1627 ('Miniature Speed')

'Hereford: SHIRE' by P. Van Den Keere c.1627 ('Miniature Speed')
SKU: vdkehe/001
An interesting and attractive 17th Century miniature map of Herefordshire that was originally engraved between 1599 and 1605 by the renowned Pieter Van Den Keere (Latin: Petrus Kaerius). The plate was acquired later by the publisher George Humble who issued it in a pocket atlas to accompany the larger John Speed maps, hence 'Miniature Speed'.
- Original copperplate engraving with later hand colour
- Printed area is approximately 12.5cms by 8.5cms
- The map is in very good condition with adequate margins; there is some minor show through from the text on the verso. Click on image for better view
- The item comes displayed in a ready to frame museum quality mount.
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- Guaranteed to be over 375 years old