Novissima præ cæteris aliis accuratissima Regnorum Angliæ, Scotiæ Hiberniæ
| Reference: | S10678 |
| Author | Frederick de WIT |
| Year: | 1690 ca. |
| Zone: | British Isles |
| Printed: | Amsterdam |
| Measures: | 585 x 495 mm |
| Reference: | S10678 |
| Author | Frederick de WIT |
| Year: | 1690 ca. |
| Zone: | British Isles |
| Printed: | Amsterdam |
| Measures: | 585 x 495 mm |
Description
Fine decorative map of Britain that includes an inset of the Faro, Shetland and Orkney Islands.
The cartography of Ireland follows Petty's surveys and the map is fully engraved with political information. The title cartouche is surrounded by clouds in which putti display the coats of arms of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The scale of miles is further embellished with the royal coat of arms during the reign of William and Mary (1689-94) and several figures. This is the second state.
This example appears to be state 1.
Original color with some light spots and two cracks due to the oxidation of the green pigment, although paper is otherwise supple.
Literature
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Shirley, Mapping of the British Isles 1650-1750, De Wit 6
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Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)
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De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.
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Literature
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Shirley, Mapping of the British Isles 1650-1750, De Wit 6
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Frederick de WIT (1630 - 1706)
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De Wit was one of the most prominent and successful map engravers and publishers in Amsterdam in the period following the decline of the Blaeu and Jansson establishments, from which he acquired many copper plates when they were dispersed at auction. His output covered most aspects of map making: sea charts, world atlases, an atlas of the Netherlands, 'town books' covering plans of towns and cities in the Netherlands and Europe, and wall maps. His work, notable for the beauty of the engraving and colouring, was very popular and editions were issued many years after his death by Pieter Mortier and Covens and Mortier.
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