1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"The South Part of the Isles of SHETLAND is Dedicated and Presented to Mr John Colson Teacher of the Mathematiks in London by Capt Greenvile Collins"

A fine example of this rare large engraved Sea Chart map showing part of the Shetland along with Brassey & the Burra Isles. 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'.

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