Coloured map of Northumberland from the first edition of John Speed’s “Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain” published by Sudbury & Humble. The map contains town plans of Barwick and Newcastle, each with a key to important locations in the town, a depiction of local Roman antiquities with an explanation of their history and the coats of arms of the noble families of the county. A description of the county appears on the verso in English. The map is a beautifully coloured, strong impression with good margins on heavy stable paper in excellent condition. 38.5 cm x 51 cm