{"product_id":"rare-edition-of-john-speed-s-devonshire","title":"Rare Edition Of John Speed’s Devonshire","description":"\u003cp\u003eHistorical map of Devonshire (modern-day Devon, England), titled \"Devonshire with Excester Described\". It was created by the renowned English cartographer John Speed and first published in 1611 as part of his famous atlas, The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe map measures 20 x 14 3\/4 inches. Trimmed to map border. Possibly 1627 edition. Folds are visible. Very heavy paper or vellum. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent color. Repaired puncture near center as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features of the Map\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInset City Plan: The top-right corner features a detailed inset plan of Exeter (then spelled \"Excester\"), identifying major streets, gates, and 48 churches. This inset is based on an earlier 1587 survey by Georg Braun.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeraldry: The left side displays two rows of armorial coats of arms belonging to noble families who held titles in Devonshire and Exeter, including the Courtney, Beaufort, Stafford, and Cecil families. The Royal coat of arms is also prominently featured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeographical Detail: The map illustrates major rivers like the Plym, Ex, and Dart, along with prominent topographical features such as Dartmoor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCartographic Error: Notably, the map contains a famous error where the Mount Edgcumbe area is shown in Cornwall rather than Devon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Princeton Audubon Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51874738340122,"sku":"EB-327027479823","price":2789.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/57_034e2c1b-abc2-4972-b694-4498584560a8.jpg?v=1774662219","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/en-ca\/products\/rare-edition-of-john-speed-s-devonshire","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}