Magna Britannia was published by subscription in 92 parts between 1713 and 1731 and was one of the earliest examples of serial publication. An inset of the Orkney, Shetland and Faeroe Islands top left. Some careful strenghtening to paper cracks and old folds.

A clearly engraved, attractively coloured map. Although this map is from the 1813 edition it retains the the imprint of R.Philips, Bridge Street, Blackfriars and the original date of publication of 1808; it is, however, a most unusual example in that, contrary to most sources, the engraver’s name has been removed. Traces of old folds.

An attractive, interesting miniature map featuring some unusual towns for such a small scale map : for example S.Lees (St.Ives Cornwall), Sturbrig (Stourbridge Worcestershire), Stopfort (Stockport Cheshire), Wulsty (Wulsty Castle Cumberland) and Waldeswik (Walberswick Suffolk). Conversely it doesn’t show Bristol, St.Albans, Lichfield or Derby. Old folds have been strengthened verso and margins extended to facilitate framing.

Not dated; probably late 19c. Excludes Ireland.

A very good example of a reduced version of the great French cartographer Guillaume de L’Isle’s larger map published at the turn of the century. It shows a number of underwater features in the North Sea and reiterates de L’Isle’s well-founded doubts concerning the mythical islands of Assmanda and Brasil shown on earlier maps off the west coast of Ireland. The title cartouche is illustrated with a bearded, trident-wielding sea god seated on a large sea shell chariot pulled by two horses and led by dolphins. There is a prospect of London and the River Thames in the background. The lower margin has been extended.

An attractive, uncommon map.

An excellent example notwithstanding a faint printer’s crease in the top right-hand corner. One of only five of the fifty-nine maps relating to the British Isles to be signed ( Guiljemus Blaeuw excudit ) by a member of the Blaeu family. NB : Although this item is sold out a similar example may be available shortly.