• presentation of the map reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the map from the centre
  • detail of the map from the centre left
  • detail of the map from the top left corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom left corner
  • detail of the map from the top right corner
  • detail of the map from the bottom right corner
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Ancient map of Huntingdonshire, 1662

SKU:  192423

Ancient map of Huntingdonshire, 1662

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John Speed's 1662 map, "Huntington both shire and shire towne with the ancient citie ely described, is a detailed and accurate depiction of the two towns of Huntington and Ely in Cambridgeshire, England, at the time. The map is oriented with north to the top and shows the two towns in great detail, with the streets, buildings, and rivers clearly labeled.

The map is also decorated with a number of elaborate cartouches, which contain information about the history, geography, and culture of Huntington and Ely. For example, one cartouche contains a list of the mayors of Huntington, while another cartouche shows a map of the region's major trade routes.

Speed's map of Huntington and Ely is an important historical document, as it provides a valuable snapshot of the two towns in the late 17th century. It is also a beautiful example of cartographic art from this period.

John Speed was a highly regarded cartographer known for his meticulously detailed maps and atlases, providing comprehensive representations of various regions during his time.

Speed's maps are of great historical significance as they offer invaluable insights into the geographical, political, and cultural landscapes of the regions he mapped during the early modern period.

John Speed's dedication to cartography and his commitment to producing detailed and aesthetically pleasing maps have solidified his place as a pivotal figure in the history of cartography, particularly in the context of the British Isles. His maps continue to be treasured by historians, researchers, and collectors.

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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