1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"To His Grace JAMES Duke of ORMOND This is humbly Dedicated and Presented by Capt G Collins"

A fine example of this rare large engraved Sea Chart map showing the Bay of Dublin, from Dalkey up through Monkstown, North Bull Island to Howth and inland to Dublin City. Rhumb lines, large Compass Rose and decorative cartouche with Putti

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.