Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Print-SEA CHART-WALES-HOLY ISLAND-SKERRIES-ANGLESEY-Collins-1693 Description: From "Great Britain's Coasting Pilot", published from 1693 to 1764. The Great Britain Coasting Pilot was the result of the first systematic survey of British coastal waters. It took eight years to complete, and was used by the Royal Navy for navigating British waters for many years. The charts are notable for both their accuracy and their charm Artists and Engravers: Made by an anonymous engraver after 'Greenville Collins'. Capt. Greenville Collins (1643-1694). 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. The resulting atlas - Great Britain's Coasting Pilot - was the first original sea atlas to be produced by an Englishman. Subject: Antique print, titled: ''Holy-Head […].'' - Sea chart of the coast of Wales, island Holy Island and part of Anglesey. This includes the Skerries. Depth soundings are indicated, as well as geographical features inland. A compass rose, decorative cartouche and sailing ships scattered in the sea. A small inset coast profile lower right.Condition: Very good, given age. Original middle fold, as issued. A crease just left of the middle fold. Some soiling in the margin edges. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 59.5 x 49.1 cm. The image size is ca. 56.6 x 44.3 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 23.4 x 19.3 inch. The image size is ca. 22.3 x 17.4 inch.Medium: Engraving, hand coloured on hand laid paper.Location: GK-249SKU: TPC 64400.1Section: TPC-SEA CHARTS ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Price: 327.5 USD
Location: Zeeland
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Country/Region: UK and Ireland
City: Not applicable
County: Not applicable
Format: Atlas Map
Type: Nautical Map
Cartographer/Publisher: Capt. Greenville Collins
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Date Range: 1800-1899
Year: 1877
Subject: Maps
Cartographer: Capt. Greenville Collins
Medium: Engraving
Framing: Unframed
Signed: Plate signed
Color: Multi-Color
Size: Small
Orientation: Landscape
Height (Inches): 9.1
Width (Inches): 12.1
Height (Centimeters): 23.0
Width (Centimeters): 30.8
