"Novissima prae caeteris aliis Accuratissima Regnorum Angliae, Scotiae Hiberniae…", Wit, Frederick de

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 with the addition of four compass roses.

References: Shirley (BI to 1750) De Wit 6.

Condition: B

Superb original color with light toning. Backed in tissue to repair numerous cracks caused by the oxidation of the green pigment.