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SPEED, John. The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine. London, 1627-[46]. 4 parts in one volume, 2 o (413 x 296 mm). Engraved architectural title, engraved armorial plate by Hondius dated 1614 on verso of list of Kingdoms (partially colored), woodcut Royal arms in each part, printed titles to parts II-IV and 67 double-page engraved maps including 47 of England and the adjacent islands, 14 of Wales, one of Scotland and 5 of Irland, after Christopher Saxton, John Norden William White William Smith and Thomas Durham, engraved by Hondius and others (lacks Xxx 2 with woodcut arms of Speed, browned and stained, chipping to last few leaves, repairs and tears along guards). Modern half morocco (spine dried). [ Bound with ]: A Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. London: William Humble, 1646. 21 double-page engraved maps by Abraham Goos, Dirck Gryp and Cornelis Dankerts (lacks portrait, chipping and splitting to some maps especially at beginning, minor marginal staining, some light browning). Shirley 317.