CARTE GENERALE DES ILES BRITANNIQUES OU ROYAUME-UNI DE LA GRANDE BRETAGNE ET DE L'IRLANDE
Paris, France: A. Brue, 1828. Map. Copper engraved handcolored map of The British Isles. Map: 20 in. x 14 in., Paper: 26.2 in. x 21 in. Relief shown by hatures. Prime meridian based on Paris. Title and legend at top upper right; five scales at bottom left. Inset map of Shetland Islands at top left.
Center horizontal fold, as originally presented. Light age-toning to paper. Very Good Plus. Item #100375
Adrien-Hubert Brué (1786–1832) was a preeminent French cartographer and geographer to the King, renowned for the high accuracy and detail of his maps between 1810 and 1830. Known for "enprototype" maps (drawn directly onto copper), recognized for remarkable clarity, purity of engraving, and high topicality.
Price: $85.00