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A MAP OF THE KINGDOM OF SCOTLAND from the latest and best Observations, For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.

Cartographer:

RAPIN - THOYRAS, Paul

Engraver:

Seale, R.W.

Title:

A MAP OF THE KINGDOM OF SCOTLAND from the latest and best Observations, For Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr.Rapin’s History.

Stock Code:

9807

Method:

Copper engraving

Colouring:

Hand coloured

Atlas:

Mr. Tindal’s Continuation of Mr. Rapin’s History of England

Size: (W x H):

40cm x 50cm

15½ inches x 19½ inches

Date:

c1745

Price:

£375

An attractive mid eighteenth century map of Scotland, decorated with a beflagged title cartouche. Interspersed among the place names are some interesting notes and comments - “Aggat & Chrystal Marble found here”, “Abundance of Herrings taken here”, “Here is St.Ouran’s Church, famous for the Burial of 60 Kings of Scotland, Norway & Ireland” etc. The Shetlands are shown in a separate inset.The map was drawn & engraved by Richard Wilson Seale (fl.1732-1773) for “The History of England” Written in French by Mr. Rapin de Thoyras. Translated into English with Additional Notes by N. Tindal. M.A. the Vicar of Great Waltham in Essex, England. This is a very attractive map with excellent detail.

Fine condition.

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