Thursday, 1 September 2016

17th Century Antique Map of Cornwall by Morden

Possibly first edition circa 1695 from Camden's Britannia, features a 'A Table of ye Explanation of ye figures in ye Map' and a further key with the note 'Here Note ye in all ye Maps Thefe Marks Signifie' and a list of symbols representing, towns villages, castles etc.
Very decorative early map, ideal for framing.  Buy here: Cornwall Morden Map


South Devon 17th Century Chart - Capt. Greenville Collins


http://www.antique-maps-online.co.uk/chart-south-devon-collins-2922.html

South Devon antique sea chart, Newton Ferrers to Exmouth, Capt. Greenville Collins, The British Coasting Pilot, c.1693
Hand coloured, highly decorative title cartouche depicting the landing of William of Orange at Torbay and the restitution of the Protestant monarchy.