c1700 - Large original copper engraved antique map titled:"The South Part of the Isles SHETLAND is dedicated and presented to Mr John Colson, Teacher of the Mathematicks in London by Capt Grenvile Collins"

An interesting large engraved Sea Chart map showing South Shetland and the island of Brassey, West Burra and several other small outlaying Scottish Islands. Compass rose and fine early hand colouring.

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'.

Condition: Central fold as issued. This map is in excellent condition with central fold as issued and superb early hand colouring

Overall size including margins 58cm x 46cm.