A New Map Of Great Britain
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A large two-sheet map of Great Britain by the prolific Herman Moll, clearly engraved and with its title in a simple rectangular frame. This is an early state of the map, with engraved date 1717, and the engraving still unworn and unusually fresh. The map shows England, Wales and Scotland with good detail of much of Ireland and an inset of the Orkneys at top right. The cartographic detail is augmented by the addition of panels of text describing the appointment of Scottish MPs subsequent to the 1707 Act of Union. Also described is the recent erection of forts in Scotland as a response to the rebellion of 1715. As such the map forms a good record of history and politics as well geography at this time. Moll based his map on that of Willdey, but added roads in Scotland, which Willdey had left out (perhaps a comment of his own when tensions were running high between England and Scotland?). Very slight staining to old folds, as often seen, otherwise a good example of an interesting and attractive map.
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