Old Map of Bedfordshire 1611 by John Speed - Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, St Neots, Leighton Buzzard

This old, full colour and exceedingly rare map shows the ancient county of Bedfordshire in 1611. It was created by John Speed and engraved by Jodocus Hondius, and originally published in Speed's "The Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine".

This map looks great at all sizes: 12x16 inches (31x41cm), 18x24 inches (45.5x61cm) and 24x36 inches (61x91.5cm), but it looks even better when printed large.

I can create beautiful, large prints of this map up to 52x70 inches (132x178cm). Please get in touch if you're looking for larger, customised or different framing options.

The model in the listing images is holding the 24x18 inch (61x45.5cm) version of this map.

The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.

I also have this same map in its monochrome copperplate form. Depending on your room’s aesthetic/decor, you might prefer this version.

Many of the towns, villages and cities in Bedfordshire are already visible in this map.

In the top right corner is a detailed engraving of Bedford, the county town. Like many of Speed's maps, there are also the coats of arms of the Earls of Bedford.

Take a look at the detailed images and try to spot your hometown! Feel free to message me if you want to confirm if a certain Bedfordshire town or village is on this map.

This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving or housewarming gift for someone from Bedfordshire or someone who has Bedfordshire in their heart.

This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.