Maps, British Isles, Scotland, Northern Ireland, isles, Orkney, Hebridean, Faeroer, Shetland, Kilda, Jaillot
"Carte de la Mer d'Ecosse Contenant les Isles et Costes Septentrionales D'Ecosse et les Costes Septentrionales D'Irlande"
Copper etching in original hand coloring. Portolan map of Western Scotland, Northern Ireland, the isles of Orkney, Hebridean, Faeroer and Western Shetland, Kilda
Very attrractive sea chart by Alexis Hubert Jaillot (1632-1712). Originally published in 1693.
This map does no mention any credits to author or publisher. This fact and the watermark indicate, that the map was printed from the original copper plate, but published in Paris in 1753
Original antique print
Condition is near Very Good. Centerfold has been partially doubled. Some repairs on centerfold. Tiny repairs on margin edge.
Absolutely beautiful hand coloring with three decorative windroses with diverse design. Minor traces of age and use.
60.5 x 86.5 cm (ca. 23.8 x 34")
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