This handsome work is Sanson's second map of the British Isles, updating the distorted projection of his map of 1648. It draws on John Speed, Timothy Pont, and Robert Gordon of Straloch as sources. The map identifies counties and towns and features nice topographical detail. An inset at top right depicts the Faroe and Shetland Islands. The fine title cartouche at top left features men with their hounds. There are four distance scales at bottom.

References: Pastoureau, SANSON V B [116]; Shirley (BI to 1750) Sanson 2.

Condition: A

A crisp impression with contemporary outline color on a sheet with an elaborate coat-of-arms watermark. A small chip in the blank margins at bottom right has been replaced with old paper.