This is the third state of Jodocus Hondius’s original plate which was first published in 1607. It varied considerably from the earlier states with a cartouche upper right, ships re-instated and the stipple engraved sea removed to reflect the more contemporary taste. This state was first issued in 1647. Booth (1977) no. 5; Roberts, Iolo & Menai ‘Printed Maps of the whole of Wales 1573-1837’ Part 1 in ‘The Map Collector’ no. 68 pp. 34-9; Van der Krogt, P. (1967-70) 5500:1B.