1611 John Speed 1st Edition Map of Great Britain & Ireland - London & Edinbugh America after which Christopher Wren designed

after which Christopher Wren designed and built the modern cathedral

and was at one time on very friendly terms with him

Hamlet Thompson was from the 6th Company

Original sketches and preparatory drawings by Paul and Thomas Sandby related to these engravings survive in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle

whilst Wood describes it as a magnificent work

1611 John Speed 1st Edition Map of Great Britain & Ireland - London & Edinbugh America after which Christopher Wren designedTitle : The Kingdome of Great Britaine and Ireland. Graven by J Hondius and are to be solde by J Sudbury and George Humble in Pope Heads Alley in London cum privilage Regis 1610 Ref #: 93433 Size: 21in x 15 3 4in (535mm x 400mm) Date : 1611 Condition: (A) Very Good Condition Description: This magnificent, beautifully hand coloured, original copper plate engraved antique map (a true rare 1st edition Shirley 316, catch word wee on verso) by John Speed,