1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"TO THE HONble GOVORNOR DEPUTY GOVORNOR AND COMMITTEES of The East India Company - This Chart is Humbly Dedicated and Presented by Capt Greenvile Collins Hydrographer to the King"

A fine example of this rare large copper engraved Sea Chart map from the Cornish Coast Lands End Lizard across to the Scilly Isles.  Large Compass Rose, Rhumb Lines and decorative cartouche with Smugglers treasure chest filled with Gold

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.