Classic Maps & Prints - We are a small business who specialise in producing exceptional quality reproduction maps & prints from centuries past. in our studio we digitally clean these masterpieces in order to remove blemishes & certain signs of ageing but strive keep the look, feel & integrity of the original. All of our prints are produced on a high-end Canon Large Format printer which uses 12 inks to give the best colour reproduction & excellent print clarity in a range of popular frame-ready formats. We use Museum grade archival matt heavyweight paper 230gsm & original manufacturers pigment inks to produce prints that will last for many decades. We pride ourselves on our friendly, helpful service & you are always welcome to ask any about questions & special requirements that you may have about our products. Description: - This classic piece was produced by John Speed the best known mapmaker of the Stuart period. It is a wonderful example of a decorative county map that was produced over 400 years since. This is an antique reproduction of the original hand coloured map & therefore each original map is in itself unique. The wonderful, picturesque county of Suffolk is captured in superb detail in this captivating piece, one of Speede's finest. Boundaries are shown of the Suffolk Hundreds which land was divided to back in the seventeenth century. This piece includes a wonderfully coloured illustration of Boudica the fiercely brave warrior queen of the British Celtic Iceni tribe who led an uprising against the occupying Roman forces in 60AD. Also depicted is Petillius Cerialis the routed Roman commander who attempted to win back the besieged settlement of Camulodunum (modern Colchester) from Boudica. A classic work that creates a centrepiece for any home & would look stunning framed. This print is produced on premium heavyweight 230 gsm paper & uses the finest quality inks that will not fade or smudge. This map has been digitally cleaned to remove most of the marks & signs of ageing though it is faded in a few small places but is a strong print overall as represented by the images. Features: A detailed geography of the hills, rivers & forests within Suffolk in the early 17th century A detailed, indexed street map of Ipswiche with places of interest denoted Superb, colourful illustrations of Boudica & Pet Cerialis Coats of Arms heraldically denoting former Dukes & Earles of Suffolk Two beautifully drawn winged cherubs All offset with a highly decorative border A crisp & clear digitally cleaned print of this classic work on 230 gsm premium paper using highest quality ink Formats available This piece is available in A1, 28x20, 20x16 & 16x12 formats. We also have a framed 20x16 version which is framed in a high quality classic black & gold frame which truly accentuates this superb work. The frames use a super-clear Perspex frontage which provides less reflection than glass & is safer for delivery purposes. The framed prints look stunning & are