Original Antique Sea Chart, Nautical Map

PLYMOUTH

by Greenvile Collins (also Greenville)

Published London 1756 by Mount & Page.

An original 18th century copper engraved antique sea chart of Plymouth Sound and the surrounding Devon and Cornwall coasts.

 Enhanced with attractive later hand colouring this would make a handsome map for display.

Covers from Newton Ferrers (Newton Ferris) to Rame Head and Plymouth sound including Saltash, Millbrook, Mount Edgcumbe, Cawsand Bay (Causon), Wembury (Winberry) etc. An inset chart covers Salcombe.

A fascinating and detailed sea chart with the title and a dedication to Arthur, Earl of Torrington and Baron Herbert of Torbay within an elaborate cartouche.

The detail includes soundings, anchorages, shoals and rocks as well as settlements ashore, including individual buildings. 

A crisp dark impression on robust hand laid paper, with central fold as issued, blank verso.

Fine condition other than insignificant damp staining in the margins as seen, free of repairs or restoration.

Approx. 24" x 20.5" (640mm x 520mm) overall. Printed area approx. 22.5" x 17.5" (570mm x 450mm).

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