1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"To Sr COLDISLEY SHOUELL Rear ADMll of the BLEW, This Chart of the Coast of WALES is humbly Dedicated and Presented by Capt Green Collins"

An fine example of this large engraved Sea Chart map showing the Welsh coast from Pembroke through Milford Haven, Cardigan Bay and up to Anglesey.  Large Compass Rose, Rhumb Lines and decorative cartouche.

This map was created by the maritime Cartographer, Captain Greenvile Collins. Collins was an officer of the Royal Navy and prominent hydrographer who was commissioned by King Charles II in 1676 and appointed by Samuel Pepys (then secretary to the Admiralty) to chart the Coasts of Great Britain and the result was his 'Great Britains Coasting Pilot'.

This map is in excellent condition with central fold as issued. Overall size approx 62cm x 50cm.