1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"To the Rt Honorable DANIEL EARLE of NOTTINGHAM this Chart is most Humbly Dedicated & Presented by Ct G Collins Hydrographer to the King"

A fine example of this rare large engraved Sea Chart map showing the coastal region around eastern Shetland and including Brassey & Lerwick. Half Compass Rose, Rhumb Lines and decorative cartouche illustrated 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'.

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