1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"To the Hon.ble Sr JOHN LOWTHER One of hte Commissioners for Executing the Office of Lord High Admirall of England"

An interesting large engraved Sea Chart map showing The Isle of Map along with the coast of North Wales, Cumberland, Lancashire and Scotland with Compass Rose at the centre and decorative cartouche of putti, horses and Dragon of Wales

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.