1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"HOLY-HEAD is most Humble Dedicated and Presented to Capt William Wright by Capt G Collins Hydrographer to the King"
An interesting large engraved Sea Chart map showing Holy Island and The Skerries on the Anglesey coast line with decorative cartouche, Compass Rose and four naval ships

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.