Ireland according to the latest Improvements: There are two known composite atlases, compiled around 1721 and 1790, which contain the map of Ireland.
by [PARKER, Samuel], attributed to
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About This Item
London, : George Willdey, , [c1710].. Engraved map with fine original hand-colour in outline, minor nicks to left and lower margin. A rare map of Ireland with a unique design. George Willdey (?1671-1737) was a flamboyant London shopkeeper and self-publicist. His principal business was as a toy-man and seller of luxury goods, jewellery, gold and silver trinkets, and china. However, he was perhaps the first mapseller to widen the appeal of maps from an intellectual elite to the general public; the interesting shape and 'fun facts' on the present example show his attempts to broaden their appeal. Willdey's map of Ireland was part of a series of separately issued maps showing countries across Europe, as well as London, Oxford and Cambridge. This series is most commonly attributed to Samuel Parker, on the grounds that the map of England and Wales bears his signature, and several other maps show his distinctive style. All of these maps are formatted in the same unique way, with the central image contained in an oval set against a dark background, and all four corners containing three roundels of text. The black borders are most rare because of the amount of work required to create large black areas by engraving lines. The map of Ireland distinguishes the northern, eastern, southern and western regions of Ulster, Leinster, Munster and Connaught with distinct colour outlines. Settlements, rivers, castles, loughs and islands are all shown and identified by name, with relief illustrated pictorially. The harbours, ports and bays around the coastline receive particular attention, and on the east side of the mainland, some marine obstacles are indicated. The text in the 12 roundels provides a variety of geographical, historical, economic and cultural information about Ireland. Some of these facts are dubious, such as "Ireland has the finest Harbours and the Greatest Number in the World", while others show a clear English bias, for instance: "The Riches in the Realm consist of Butter, Suet, Wool, Hides, Frizes, Coverlets, Chearer and Salmon. The English who reside there drive almost all the Trade". This map is extremely rare. There are two known composite atlases, compiled around 1721 and 1790, which contain Willdey's map of Ireland, but we have otherwise been unable to trace any further examples.
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- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16019
- Title
- Ireland according to the latest Improvements
- Author
- [PARKER, Samuel], attributed to
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- George Willdey,
- Place of Publication
- London,
- Date Published
- [c1710].
- Keywords
- Willdey, Ireland, map
- Product_type
- Maps
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About the Seller
Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
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London
About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.
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