An antique map of "The Countye of Monmouth with the sittutation of the shire-towne described". Published by Thomas Bassett & Richard Chiswell in 1676 with later hand colouring. Inset town plan of Monmouth. Decorative strapwork cartouche and mileage scale. This is one of the most decorative maps of the county, with armorials, a portrait of Henry V and the Prince of Wales' feathers. It was published in John Speed's 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain', with a description of the county and a table of place names on the reverse. Good margins as shown.
Approx 51cms by 38cms.
