Coloured map of Coloured map of Lincolnshire from the first edition of John Speed’s “Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain” published by John Sudbury and George Humble. Inset is a plan of the town of Lincolne together with the arms of the noble families of the county. Ornately decorated with a large cartouche, sailing ship and sea monster. A description of the county appears on the verso in English. The map has strengthening to the centrefold and tight margins on both sides; otherwise a strong dark impression on heavy paper in very good condition. 38.5 cm x 51.5 cmfrom the first edition of John Speed’s “Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain” published by John Sudbury and George Humble. Inset is a plan of the town of Lincolne together with the arms of the noble families of the county. Ornately decorated with a large cartouche, sailing ship and sea monster. A description of the county appears on the verso in English. The map has strengthening to the centrefold and tight margins on both sides; otherwise a strong dark impression on heavy paper in very good condition. 38.5 cm x 51.5 cm