Scotland
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Scotland 'Edinburgum Scotiae Metropolis' Hogenburg, F. (c. 1582) 46 x 35 Superb engraving depicting Edinburgh by Frans Hogenberg for volume three of the famous work "Civitates Orbis Terrarum". Produced in conjunction with George Braun this six volume work was the first atlas of town plans covering the world. The Edinburgh plan (more properly called a bird's eye view) being the only Scottish city depicted in the work. The engraving was based on the view made of the siege of Edinburgh (1573) by the woodcut engraver Raphael Holinshead in c. 1574. Amongst many interesting aspects of the plan is that the castle is labelled Castrum Puellarum which loosely translates as the 'Castle of the Maidens'. French text verso. Very attractive early colour, occasional slight cracking of the paint surface repaired. Generally fine condition. 985.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Le Royaume D'Escosse' Coronelli, V.M. (c. 1689) 61 x 48 Large and impressive map of Scotland by the Venetian Globe maker and cosmographer Vicenzo Maria Coronelli. This issue published by Nolin in Paris with titles, dedications etc in French. Three panels to the right contain inset maps of Faroe Islands, Shetlands and Orkneys. A dark impression with early colour. Some areas of professional restoration and slight staining but generally a good example of an uncommon map. 395.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Scotia Regnum' Hole, W. (c. 1637) 32 x 27 Fine map of Scotland by William Hole after Mercator. The map published in early editions of William Camden's Britannia. Features include a fine title cartouche and decorative compass rose. In the sea area a galleon and a sea monster. No text verso. A rare item in excellent condition. 375.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Eylanden van Hitland, Eylanden van Hebrides, Eylanden van Fero' Jacobsz, A. (c. 1676) 53 x 43 The Islands of Shetland, Hebrides, and Faroe. Three maps on one folio double page by the Amsterdam family of Jacobsz. Founded by Anthonie Jacobsz and later continued by sons Jacob and Caspar, the business published primarily Sea Atlases. Notably "A Zeespiegel" an Atlas which went into many later editions. They also used the name Lootsman to avoid confusion with other publishers. This copy with additional margin added on three sides, two small rust marks, but otherwise in generally good condition. Possibly original colour. 345.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Schetland anders Hitlandt' Blaeu, W. J., (1633/52) 28 x 25 Very fine early map of The Shetland Islands by Willem Janszoon Blaeu. From his publication "Der ZeeSpiegel" one of the rarest and most influencial Pilot books . This copy from a Dutch text edition, English text editions being known as the " Sea Mirrour ". Dutch text and coastal profiles verso. Later colour 300.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Scotland South Part' Mercator, G. (c. 1613) 46 x 35 Early map of South Scotland by Gerhard Mercator. Mercator's atlas is regarded as one of the most important in the history of cartography, this issue being published after his death in 1594 and after the copper plates were bought by Hondius. Mercator was the first cartographer to extensively use the type of projection now named after him for maps and charts. He was also the first to use the term, atlas to mean a bound collection of maps. French text edition. Later colour. Large margins. Condition-paper reinforcement to some of the lower part of the map on verso has been carried out at some time in the past but condition is generally very good. 285.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Evia et Escia, Scotis Evsdail et Eskdail' Blaeu, J. (c. 1663) 53 x 42 Superbly engraved map of Eskdale by Johannis Blaeu after Timothy Pont, from the first atlas devoted to Scotland. Features include two superb cartouches. Top right dedication cartouche bearing the arms of the Scott (Dukes of Buccleuch) family. Lower left an extensive and particularly fine cartouche with a rural scene of Shepherdesses being wooed by potential suitors. Cupid is portrayed sitting atop the cartouche. Spanish text verso. Fine original colour. Condition excellent 250.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Fifae Vicomitatus The Sherrifdome of Fife' Blaeu, J. (c. 1663) 55 x 42 Superbly engraved map of Fife by Johannis Blaeu after James Gordon, from the first atlas devoted to Scotland. Features include two superb cartouches. Top left dedication cartouche bearing the arms of the Crayford family. Centre top fine title cartouche. Below the Firth of Forth, in Lothian, Edinburgh is portrayed in a fine miniature view. Spanish text verso. Fine original colour. Condition excellent 240.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Le Royaume D'Ecosse divise en Shires' De Vaugondy, R. (c. 1752) 58 x 49 Large and impressive map of Scotland by the French cartographer Sr. Robert de Vaugondy. Features include an impressive Cartouche. Later colour, fine condition 235.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Southerlandia' Blaeu, J., (c.1654/62) 54 x 39 Superbly engraved map of Sutherland county by Joan Blaeu from the first comprehensive atlas of Scotland. Published from 1654 the maps are mostly after the earlier surveys of Timoth Pont and Robert Gordon. Latin text verso. Additional later colour. 200.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'The Firth of Murry' Collins, Capt. G. (c. 1700) 56 x 45 Fine sea-chart of The Moray Firth by Captain Greenvile Collins. The survey extends on the north shore from The Beauly river to near Helmsdale, and on the southern shore from Inverness to Cousey point. Features include a very fine dedication Cartouche engraved by Herman Moll to Viscount Torbat. North is to the right on this survey. Later colour condition excellent. 195.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'The East Coast of Scotland with the Isles of Orkney and Shetland' Collins, Capt. G. (c. 1780) 56 x 45 Fine sea chart of the east coast of Scotland by Captain Greenvile Collins. Orientated with North to the right. Features include the coast of arms of Scotland, Galleons in the sea, and a fine title cartouche with putti using navigation instruments. Later colour 185.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'The South Part of the Isles of Shetland' Collins, Capt. G. (1693 or later) 57 x 45 Attractive Sea Chart of the south part of Shetland by Captain Greenvile Collins from "Great Britain's Coasting Pilot". The Atlas took about eight years to complete and went into many editions. A dark copy. A few repaired chips and old tape marks to the margins, but otherwise good condition. Later colour. 180.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'The Chief Harbours in the Islands of Orkney…' Collins, Capt. G., (c. 1688) 56 x 45 Attractive Sea Chart of various harbours in the Orkney Islands by Captain Greenvile Collins from "Great Britain's Coasting Pilot". The Atlas took about eight years to complete and went into many editions. An interesting chart with coastal profiles, various inset maps and a fine title cartouche showing sea eagles. A copy on thick paper. Good condition. Later colour 180.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Views of the principal Towns and Castles in Scotland….' c. 1744 46 x 36 Large and decorative collection of views of principal towns and castles in scotland. Eleven copperplate engraved views on one sheet, from the Publication "Mr Tindals continuation of Rapins History". The views comprise; Edinburg, Sterling, Aberdeen, Sterling Castle, Glascow, Channery Town in Ross, Edinburg Castle, St. Andrews, Dunotyr Castle in Merns, The Bass, Montrose. Later colour, good margins, excellent condition. 140.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Stanford's Road and Railway Map of Scotland' Stanford, E. (1876) 49 x 63 Very fine folding Map of Scotland published by Stanfords. Twenty sheets backed with canvas and folding up into two Covers. The main features of the map being being the road and rail connections. Inset maps of Orkney and Shetland Islands. The map, brightly coloured and in mint condition, with intersections unworn. The covers intact and only slightly worn. Front cover with an unobtrusive small stain. 130.00 GBP |
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Scotland Edinburgh Turrell, E. (c. 1834) 40 x 32 Finely engraved plan of the city by Turrell for The Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Features include an engraved view of Edinburgh Castle, to the left. Later colour. 125.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'A New Map of the North Part of Scotland' Johnston, A. (c. 1772) 45 x 36 Finely engraved map of North Scotland by Andrew Johnston from the1772 edition of Camden's Britannia. Inset map of the Isles of Shetland. An information section top left explains that more detail has been added compared with other editions and that the county maps of Scotland by Blaeu has been used as the source. Fine condition. Later colour 112.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'A New and Correct Map of the North Part of Scotland from the Best Authorities' Cary, J. (c. 1789) 54 x 42 Finely engraved map of North Scotland by John Cary for the 1789 edition of Camden's Britannia. Inset map of the Isles of Shetland. A table top left identifies the nine Counties covered by the map. Fine condition. Later colour 98.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'The North Part of Great Britain Called Scotland...' anon. (c. 1731) 26 x 19 Finely engraved map of Scotland by an anonymous hand, possibly Blome from the atlas "England Exactly Described or a Guide to Travellers…" first published by Thomas Taylor, but herewith from the later edition published by Thomas Bakewell. A major addition to the earlier plates is that roads and distances between towns are now included, after the road surveys of John Ogilby. The title panel on this map carries the signature of Bakewell but the earlier date of 1715. Fine condition. Later colour 95.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Des Konigreichs Scotland sudlicher Theil. (The Kingdom of Scotland southern part)' von Reilly, F. (c. 1790) 27 x 20 Finely engraved map of Southern Scotland by the Viennese mapmaker and publisher Franz Johann Joseph von Reilly. Features include an attractive catrouche depicting Mercury. Engraved on thick paper with large margins. Later colour 85.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'A New and Accurate Map of that part of Great Britain called Scotland' Bowen, T. (c. 1779) 23 x 33 Finely engraved and detailed map of Scotland by Thomas Bowen. Features include a fine cartouche with the Arms of Scotland, a unicorn, and tartan cloth. Inset map of the Shetlands Condition excellent. A good impression. Later hand colour. 80.00 GBP |
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L'Ecosse Brion de la Tour, L. (1771) 48 x 28 Copperplate map of Scotland from the Atlas Generale, engraved by Louis Brion de la Tour and published by Louis Charles Desnos. The engraving is accompanied by considerable text describing the country and its provinces (in French). Original colour. 70.00 GBP |
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Scotland Edinburgh Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 25 x 20 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". The vignette view is of Edinburgh from Calton Hill. Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 75.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'The Isle of Jura' Moll, H. (c. 1725) 26 x 20 Map of the Island of Jura by Herman Moll published in "A Set of Thirty-six New and Correct Maps of Scotland". Later colour condition excellent. 75.00 GBP |
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Scotland Lanark Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 19 x 25 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Features include an inset map of Glasgow. Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 75.00 GBP |
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Scotland Perth Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 26 x 36 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Double page steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 70.00 GBP |
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Scotland Argyll and Bute Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 25 x 38 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Double page steel engraved map with very fine original colour. The inset engraving is of Inverary Castle. 70.00 GBP |
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Scotland Inverness Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 37 x 25 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Double page steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 70.00 GBP |
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Scotland Berwick Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 25 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Linlithgow Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Peebles Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 19 x 25 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Ayr Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 19 x 25 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Kirkudbright Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 25 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Dumbarton Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Renfrew Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Ross and Cromarty Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 20 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Forfar Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 19 x 25 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 65.00 GBP |
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Scotland Selkirk Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 19 x 25 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Shetland Islands Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 19 x 24 Fine map of the Shetland Islands by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Jeffreys, T. (c. 1749) 20 x 18 Finely engraved and detailed map of Scotland by Thomas Jefferys. Features include a fine cartouche with an eagle and fishing items. Inset map of the Shetlands. Condition good, with old folds barely noticeable. A good impression. Later hand colour. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Roxburgh Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 25 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". The vignette view is of Abbotsford House. Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Sutherland Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 20 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Dumfries Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Stirling and Clackmannan Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Fife and Kinross Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Scotland from the best Authorities' Russell, J. (1818) 19 x 22 Scotland from Guthrie's Geography. Engraved by John Russell. Bright original colour. Excellent condition. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Moray and Nairn Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 20 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 55.00 GBP |
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Scotland Wigton Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 20 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 50.00 GBP |
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Scotland Kincardine Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 24 x 19 Fine map of the County by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Atlas of Modern Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is described by Chubb as "neatly prepared and clearly printed". Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 50.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'A New and Accurate Map of Selkirkshire from the latest Surveys' Brown, T. (c. 1840) 29 x 34 Detailed and attractive map of the county by Thomas Brown, Edinburgh bookseller. Later colour 50.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'The Road from Edinburgh to …Old Rain' Taylor & Skinner (c. 1776) 18 x 47 Plate 30 from "Taylor and Skinner's Survey and Maps of the Roads of North Britain, or Scotland." Two roads are Illustrated.The road from Edinburgh to Old Rain. And the road from Brechine to Aberdeen. Verso (plate 29) Edinburgh to Fochabers. Both hand coloured. 60.00 GBP |
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Scotland Findlay, A. (c. 1820) 19 x 25 Attractive and detailed map of the Country engraved by Alexander Findlay and published by Thomas Kelly. The inset map shows the Shetland Islands. Excellent condition, later colour 50.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'A New Map of Sutherlandshire Drawn from the best Authorities by Thos. Kitchin Geogr.' Kitchen, T. (c.1750) 32 x 18 Finely engraved map of the County by Thomas Kitchen for the London Magazine. Later colour 50.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Scotland under the Romans…' Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 26 x 39 Interesting map of Scotland by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Historical Atlas of Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is often found bound with Lothians Moderrn Atlas of Scotland. The period covered is from the invasion of Agricola in 80 AD. to the abdication of Aetius in 446 AD. Roman camps, forts etc are shown with ancient and modern names. Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 50.00 GBP |
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Scotland 'Scotland in the Fifteenth Century…' Lothian, J. (c. 1829) 26 x 39 Interesting map of Scotland by the Geographer John Lothian published in his "Historical Atlas of Scotland". This relatively rare atlas is often found bound with Lothians Moderrn Atlas of Scotland. Sheriffdoms, Earldoms, Lordships etc are given as used in the fifteenth century. Steel engraved map with very fine original colour. 50.00 GBP |
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Scotland Becker & Co. (c. 1845) 21 x 26 Attractive steel engraved map of the Country by the firm of Becker and Co. Hand coloured 40.00 GBP |
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Scotland Starling, T. (c. 1832) 9 x 15 Uncommon and finely engraved map of the country from The Royal Cabinet Atlas. A numbered key identifies each county. Bright original colouring. 40.00 GBP |
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Scotland Fenner, R. (1828) 12 x 15 Highly detailed steel engraved map of the Country by Robert Fenner for “Fenner's Pocket Atlas”. Later full wash colour 25.00 GBP |
