1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled
"The East Coast of SCOTLAND with the Isles of ORKNEY and SHETLAND  is most Humbly Presented and Dedicated To the Hon.ble GEORGE ROOKE Edsq Vice Admirall of BLEW by Ct G Collins Hydrographer to the King"

A fine example of this rare large engraved Sea Chart map showing the coastal region around the Shetland & Orkney Isles and over to the Murray Firth and Edinburgh Forth of Firth. Compass Rose, Rhumb Lines and decorative cartouche illustrated with putti

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'.

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