Coloured map of Hertfordshire from a William Humble edition of John Speed’s “Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain”. Inset are plans of the towns of Hartford and Verolanium (St. Albans) together with the arms of the noble families of the county. The map also contains detailed descriptions of the Roman town of Verolanium and three 15th century battles that took place in the county. A description of the county appears on the verso in English. A finely coloured, strong dark impression on heavy, stable paper in excellent condition. 38 cm x 50.5 cm