1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

" The Cheife Harbours in the Islands of ORKNEY Are most Humbly Presented and Dedicated to Cap.t WILL BOND by Capt Greenvile Collins Hydrographer to the King "

A fine example of this rare large engraved Sea Chart showing the coastal region around the Orkney Isles including Wyre, Rousay, Egilsay, Sahinsay & Hoy. Two inset maps show Deer Sound & Stromness & Five coastal silhouettes inset at top right.  Compass Rose, Rhumb Lines and decorative cartouche with two Eagles.

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