Antique Sea Chart
ISLE OF MAN
by Greenvile Collins (also Greenville)
Published London 1756 by Mount & Page.
An original 18th century copper engraved antique sea chart of The Isle of Man enhanced with attractive later hand colouring.
From Greenville Collins' "Great Britain's Coasting Pilot" published by Mount and Page in 1756
An interesting and attractive large format sea chart.
The detail includes anchorages, soundings, shoals, rocks and settlements ashore.
An elaborate cartouche with mermaids, fish and putti contains a dedication to William, Earl of Derby and Lord of ye Isle of Man.
Also featured is an inset engraved view of Peel Castle.
A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper, with central fold as issued, blank verso.
Some light damp stains in the margins not affecting the printed area and other minor age related blemishes as seen.
Otherwise fine condition, free of repairs or restoration.
Approx. 24" x 20.5" (640mm x 520mm) overall. Printed area approx. 22" x 17.5" (560mm x 450mm).
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Captain Greenville Collins first published his Coasting Pilot in 1693.
His fine charts transformed navigation around the British coasts and were re-published in various editions for the next 100 years or so.
They remained largely unchanged throughout this time as testament to Collins original surveys aboard HMS Merlin and HMS Monmouth.
A GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP GUARANTEED OVER 260 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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