A remarkable antique map by Robert Morden, one of the most influential English cartographers of the late 17th century. Morden's maps were among the first to use degrees of latitude and longitude measured from Greenwich, and his work appeared in the celebrated editions of William Camden's "Britannia."
This map depicts the smaller islands scattered around the British coast — including the Isle of Wight, Farne Islands, Holy Island, Isle of Man, and Alderney — at a time when British cartography was undergoing a revolution in accuracy and detail.
Morden's maps are prized by collectors for their historical significance and decorative appeal. This piece is a genuine survivor from the dawn of modern British mapmaking.
Details:
- Cartographer: Robert Morden
- Date: c. 1695-1753
- Type: Copperplate engraving
- Approximate size: 16.5 x 10.5 inches
- Condition: Very good antique condition with a nice dark imprint
- Depicts: Isle of Wight, Farne, Holy Island, Isle of Man and Alderney
A significant piece of British cartographic history, suitable for framing and display.