17th-Century Map of Scotland Engraved by William Hole
Item Details
An early 17th-century hand-colored engraving map on laid paper of the Scottish Kingdom, Scotia Regnum, engraved by Englishman William Hole (16th/17th-century) based on Christopher Saxton’s map of 1579. This map was produced for the first illustrated edition of William Camden’s Britannia, originally published in 1607 with Latin text. This particular example comes from the English translation printed in 1610 and again using the same plates in 1637. The strength and richness of this strike indicates a 1610 example. The map is hand colored with vibrant tones in the land masses and a striking cartouche and compass rose. A sea monster and sail ship appear near the upper left. One of the first maps of Scotland to be made by an Englishman. Signed in plate to the lower right. Presented with a pale green and maroon double mat, beneath glass, and housed in a a decorative wood frame with beaded sight edge.
Condition
- some minor discoloration near the center fold of the map; minor rippling in the paper; small scratches to the corners of the frame.
Dimensions
- measures the frame; plate size 12.25" W x 10.25" H.
Item #
17DCC093-673
