Size in cm: The overall size is ca. 97.4 x 65.7 cm. The image size is ca. 86.7 x 60.7 cm. Size in inch: The overall size is ca. 38.3 x 25.9 inch. The image size is ca. 34.1 x 23.9 inch.
Antique map, titled: 'Carte General des Costes d'Irlande, et des Costes Occidentales d'Angleterre avec une Partie de celles d'Ecosse.' - A sea chart of the Irish coast, also showing the West coast of England, Wales and Scotland. Depth soundings in the Irish Sea. Numerous coastal towns and islands are indicated, as well as some geographical features inland. An inset map shows the area around Chester and the course of the river Dee. From: 'La Neptune Francois […]', by Jaillot, published in Amsterdam by Pieter Mortier. First published in 1693 as a result of an initiative by the minister Colbert. Ref: Pastoureau. Original full size Atlas sheet. This sea chart includes extensive rhumb lines and a key describing the quality of the terrains along the coast. Islands and coastal settlements are labeled, including forts, ports, and villages. Highly detailed lines and soundings could help direct ships around the many small islands and narrow inlets.Artists and Engravers: Made by 'H. van Loon' after 'Alexis Hubert Jaillot'. Hermanus van Loon (1649/1650-ca. 1676/1701) was a Dutch engraver active in Amsterdam. Cartographer: Alexis-Hubert Jaillot (1632-1712), was a French cartographer. He joined the Sanson heirs and redrew Nicolas Sanson's maps on a larger scale. Publisher: Pieter Mortier (1661-1711). The 18th century Dutch map trade could build on their reputation that originated from the Golden Age much longer than was assumed until now. The Amsterdam publishing company Covens & Mortier (1685-1866) has played an important part in this process. Most likely this company was the largest map trader of his days. Thousand of maps were brought on the market by Covens & Mortier, often edited from earlier sources and all members of this firm were gifted with a great commercial talent. Pieter and David Mortier were booksellers in Paris and have published a wide range of geographical works. After Pieter's death, his widow continued the business until their son Cornelius took over. Cornelius started a partnership with his brother-in-law Johannes Covens and established the famous publishing house "Covens and Mortier" in Amsterdam. They have re-issued Atlases of Sanson, de l'Isle, Visscher and de Wit.
Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. Some offsetting where the map was folded on itself. A small tear in the right margin. Creased along the middle fold. Faintly dampstained in the lower left corner, and a few stains in the top and lower margins. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Keywords: ANTIQUE MAP-SEA CHART-IRELAND-IRISH SEA-SCOTLAND-ENGLAND-JAILLOT-MORTIER
(PCO) GK-071
