Original Antique Map
LES ISLES BRITANNIQUES
Ou sont le Rme
d'ANGLETERRE tire de Sped
celuy d' ECOSSE tire de Th Pont &c
et celuy d'IRLANDE tire de Petti
By Guillame De L'Isle
Published Paris 1800 by Dezauche
A fine large format copper engraved original antique map of The British Isles. Dated in the plate.
A highly detailed map which covers England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the adjacent coasts of Denmark, Norway, France and the Netherlands.
Prominent coverage of the North Sea banks.
The ornate title cartouche features Neptune, sea nymphs, nets of fish and a sea monster.
A second cartouche surmounted by Neptune and flanked by chained dogs, displays a set of 5 distance scales.
Enhanced with outline hand colouring. A striking and handsome map for display.
Very fine condition, free of repairs or restoration. Central fold line as issued.
Approx. 24" x 18.5" (610mm x 470mm) map area only, with good margins beyond.
Printed on hand laid paper which remains stable and robust, blank verso.
Please see also close up images.
A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 200 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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