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H. G. FORDHAM—HERTFORDSHIRE MAPS. 
and there can be no doubt but that the whole series was engraved 
by Keer in 1599; I can, however, find no earlier impression of 
any of these maps than those in Kegnerus Vitellius’ epitome. 
Keer’s name does not appear in Ortelius’ list of engravers and 
cartographers; he was, nevertheless, a prolific artist, and his maps 
are both numerous and of good clear workmanship. His designs 
are bold and incisive, and are easily recognized in the various 
collections in which they occur. The only copies of this epitome 
of Camden which I have seen are those in the British Museum, 
the Bibliotheque nationale (one copy each), and the collection of 
Mr. Alexander Peckover. 
1620 (?). Speed, John. 4H x 3-^. Scale, 8 miles — 
1 inch. Engraved by Peter Keer [1599]. 
This is a reprint of the map described under the date 1617 
(Camden), the title of the map only having been altered from 
Latin to English. It now reads “ Hartforde Shire.” This map 
is also distinguishable from the earlier impression by the omission 
of the printer’s mark “ Q. 3,” the insertion of the number 19 
in the right bottom corner, and the absence of letterpress on the 
back. The above date is taken from the British Museum Catalogue, 
where it is given as doubtful, and I am not aware upon what 
authority it is based. 
From ‘ England Wales Scotland and Ireland Described and 
Abridged with y e Historie Delation of things worthy memory from 
a farr larger Youlume Done by John Speed.’ Anno Cum privilegio 
[1620]. And are to bee sould by Georg Humble at y e Whit 
horse in pope’s head Alley. This title is upon an ornamental 
title-page bearing two armed figures, described as “A Dane” (on 
the right) and “A Norman” (on the left), with a shield between 
them, and above it cherubs with small armorial shields. The date, 
which occurs at the foot in subsequent editions, is, unfortunately, 
cut ofi in the copy in the British Museum, but an examination of 
the type used, and a comparison with that in the other editions 
known to me, shows that it is of a different edition from any other. 
The title-page is of the same design as in the copy of 1627 ; while 
in the copies of 1666 and 1676 alterations have been made. The 
only thing which can be said certainly on the subject is that this 
edition is earlier than 1666 and is not one of 1627. The volume 
is obi. 12mo. The text is abridged from that of the ‘ Theatre of 
the Empire of Great Britaine.’ London, 1611, folio ( ante ). 
(Beprinted 1627, 1666, and 1676.) 
1626. Camden, William. 4f- x 3f. Scale, 8 miles = 
1 inch. 
Very like Peter Keer’s map of 1599, and contains the same details, 
but spellings of names differ. Shows rivers, with bridges, towns 
and villages, trees and hills. Outside plain double-lined border, 
“North,” “East,” “South,” “West.” On left, degrees and 
minutes of North latitude, 52° through Hitchin. Along bottom, 
