An 18th century map of Scotland

ALLARD, Carel.

Novissima Regni Scotiæ Septentrionalis et Meridionalis Tabula divisae in Ducatus, Comitatus, Vice-Comitatus, Provincias, Praefecturas, Dominia et Insulas
Amsterdam, Covens & Mortier, c.1730. Coloured. 505 x 595mm.

A decorative map of Scotland, divided between north and south, with an inset of the Orkneys. It is decorated with a title cartouche featuring the Roman gods, an elaborate dedication cartouche (to Nicolaes Witsen, a confidant of William III, administrator of the VOC and ambassador to the English Court) and a vignette featuring the Scottish Royal Arms.
This map was originally published by Allard in 1697.


Stock ID : 17552