NORDEN (JOHN) Speculi Britanniae Pars. A Topographical Description of Cornwall, William Pearson,...

NORDEN (JOHN) Speculi Britanniae Pars. A Topographical Description of Cornwall, additional engraved title within elaborate ornamental border, engraved dedication leaf, one engraved plate and 10 double-page folding maps, engraved illustrations in the text, browning throughout, some spotting, contemporary speckled calf, rebacked and neatly restored, corners [Quixley 6], 4to, William Pearson, for the Editor, 1728 Footnotes: Written in 1584, but not published until 1728, this is one of the earliest descriptions of Cornwall. Norden was the first to insert roads on English maps and he also invented the system of triangular distance tables. The maps of the nine onshore Hundreds of Cornwall show all the County Seats with the names of their owners and the roads are indicated as bridges over rivers. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing