Humble, George (sold)
George Humble (1572 - 1640) was an English printseller and publisher; he is best known as the publisher for John Speed's 'The theatre of the empire of Great Britaine,' the first published atlas of the British Isles, and Speed's 'A prospect of the most famous parts of the World,' the first English world atlas. George was born in London the son of bookseller Thomas Humble; he would join a partnership with his uncle John Sudbury; in 1608 he received a twenty-one year privilege to publish Speed's work. With his death in 1640 he was succeeded in the business by his son, William Humble (1611 - 1686.) As a trader in books, Humble was a longtime member of the Leathersellers Company, and would serve as master of the Company in 1628 and 29. In addition to bequests to his sons, he provided for Oxford and Cambridge scholarships, and left money for Leathersellers' charitable activities.
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A New Mappe of the Romane Empire newly described by John Speede and are to bee sould in pops head alley by G. Humble 1626.
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This is an attractive example of John Speed's 1626 carte à figures of the Roman Empire at its height. The map uses contemporary geographical knowledge as a framework, applying place names appropriate to the geographical knowledge of the Roman era. The map is bordered with figures and a set of city views, suiting the early seventeenth century fashion. (more details)