An attractive and interesting early 18th century map of Great Britain and Ireland which was published in Herman Moll’s Atlas minor: or a new and curious set of sixty-two maps… (London: H. Moll, c.1727-1736).
Herman Moll (c.1654-1732), born in either Germany or the Netherlands, came to London in the 1670s where he gradually established himself as one of the leading map publishers of the day. He was particularly noted for his contempt for plagiarists describing them amongst other things as ‘ignorant pretenders’.
- This is an original copperplate engraving with later hand colour.
- Printed area is approximately 26.2cms by 19.8cms.
- The map is in very good condition; centrefold, as issued. The bottom margin is close, as issued. Click on image for better view.
- The item comes displayed in a ready to frame museum quality mount.
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- Guaranteed to be over 280 years old.
