A prospect of the most famous parts of the world. : London, 1627 / With an introd by R.A. Skelton.
| Author/creator | Speed, John |
| Other author | Skelton, R. A. (Raleigh Ashlin), 1906-1970, editor. |
| Format | Map |
| Publication Info | Amsterdam : Theatrum Orbis Terrarum; Cleveland : World Pub. Co., 1966. |
| Description | xv, 44 (i.e. 86), 5-8 (i.e. 6), 43-56 pages : illustrations, 29 folded maps, portrait ; 46 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Theatrum orbis terrarum : a series of atlases in facsimile ; 3rd ser., v. 6 Theatrum Orbis Terrarum series of atlases in facsimile ; 3rd ser., v. 6. ^A1486465 |
| Contents | A new and accurat map of the world -- Asia -- Affricae -- Europe -- America -- Grecia -- Roman Empire -- Germanie -- Bohemia -- France -- Belgia -- Spaine -- Italie -- Hungarie -- Denmarke -- Poland -- Persia -- Turkish Empire -- Kingdo. of China -- Tartaria -- Sommer Ilands -- Ciuill warrs, in England, Wales, and Ireland -- Mape and text added in the 1676 edition of Speed's Prospect. Virginia and Maryland -- New England -- Jamaica -- Barbados -- Florida -- India -- Russia -- Palestine. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy includes dust jacket. |
| General note | Facsim. of the Library of Congress copy. |
| General note | "Maps and text added in the 1676 edition of Speed's Prospect": p. 43-56 (4th group) |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: p. xiv-xv. |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain |
| Original version | Facsim. reprint. Originally published: London : Printed by Iohn Dawson for George Humble, and are to be sold at his shop in Popes-head Pallace, 1627. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024 |
| Genre/form | Atlases. |
| LCCN | map67000400 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks - Flat Oversize | G1015 .S73 1966 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | Rare Collection - Oversize | G1015 .S73 1966 | ✔ Available | Request Material |