Title: DARTMOUTH 'To the Right Honourable GEORGE LORD DARTMOUTH M'R Generall His Majesty's ORDNANCE &c. This is most Humbly Dedicated and Presented by G. Collins. Hydrographer to the KING'
Publication: The British Coasting Pilot
Date: c.1693
Description: An 18th century Chart of Dartmouth Harbour from The British Coasting Pilot by Captain Greenville Collins. Featuring a highly decorative title cartouche. Also features an inset of Tarr Bay and three views of the headlands. Engraved by Lamb.
Condition: Good paper, bold imprint, folding copy as published, later hand colouring. Some age discolouration and printer's marks. Possibly first edition.
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