1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"To The Right Hon.ble JAMES EARLE OF PERTH Lord Chancellor of the Kingdom of Scotland this chart is most Humbly Presented and Dedicated  by Ct G Collins Hydrographer to the King"

A fine example of this rare large engraved Sea Chart map showing the coastal region along the Firth of Firth with Edinburgh to Dunbar on the southside and Inverkithing up to St Andrews on the northside. Compass Rose, Rhumb Lines and decorative cartouche illustrated with mermaids and flags.

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'.

Central fold as issued. This map is in excellent condition. Overall size approx 62cm x 50cm