1611 Wales

This is a memorizing, uncolored map of Wales by John Speed published in the first edition of his atlas "The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britain," identified by the reference to being Sold by John Sudbury and George Humble in Popes Head Allye." The map showcases the geography, settlements, and administrative divisions of Wales with remarkable precision and artistry representative of John Speed and his contemporaries during the late Renaissance era of European map making. It presents the entire country of Wales, complete with mountains, rivers, towns, and regions, all labeled and adorned with decorative embellishments typical of the time. The Irish Sea is elaborately illustrated with rhumb lines and depictions of ships and sea creatures, emphasizing the maritime mystique and importance of the region.  Surrounding the main map are inset bird's-eye-views of key Welsh towns and castles, including Beaumaris, Carnarvon, Harlech, Cardigan, Pembroke, Carmarthen, Denbigh, Flint, Montgomery, R