1790 Large original copper engraved antique map titled

"THE RIVER HUMBER is most Humbly Dedicated and Presented To the Worship.ll Corporation of TRINITY HOUSE at KINGSTON UPON HULL by Capt Greenvile Collins Hydrogpraher to the KING"

A fine example of this rare large engraved Sea Chart map showing the coast region from the River Humber Kingston upon Hull. Compass Rose, Rhumb Lines 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'.

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