1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"To the Worship the MASTER and the Rest of the Gentlemen Bretheren of
TRINITY-HOUSE NEWCASTLE uppon TYNE This draught is Humbly Presented and Dedicated by Capt G.Collins Hydrographer to the KING"

A fine example of this rare large engraved Sea Chart map showing the coastal region along Northumberland from Newcastle to Tynemouth and along to Seatown Sluice & inset map, on the left, of the Durham coastline and another inset map of Blyth Harbour region. Compass Rose, Rhumb Lines and decorative cartouche with putti and Naval Ships.

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.