Nicolas de Fer
United Kingdom, 1705
10 x 13 in
25.4 x 33 cm
25.4 x 33 cm
GB2113
Les Isles Britanniques ou sont les Royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande De Fer's map of Great Britain makes use of antiquated sources, particularly John Speed. The two insets on...
Les Isles Britanniques ou sont les Royaumes d'Angleterre, d'Ecosse et d'Irlande
De Fer's map of Great Britain makes use of antiquated sources, particularly John Speed. The two insets on the upper left, the Faroe Islands and the Shetland Islands are little more than schematics.
De Fer (1646-1720) was the son of a prominent engraver and produced his first map in 1669. He joined his father's business in 1673 and ultimately took over in 1687. He was a prolific map maker who produced over six hundred separate maps in multiple forms; as separate issues, bound within history and travel books, and as atlases. In the late 17th century he was made Geographer to the Dauphin.
The earliest date of this map is 1701, issued in part II of the Atlas Curieux. As stated above, it is sourced from very antiquated material, particularly John Spee and Mercator. The nomeclature is odd, with only the counties in the south and east shown with individual names. The midlands and the north are entitles as "Mercia" and "Nord-Humbrie" respectively. Neither Scotland nor Ireland show much greater detail. Overall, an unusually sparse map by de Fer's standards.
The cartouche is unusually large and elaborate. [GB2113]
De Fer's map of Great Britain makes use of antiquated sources, particularly John Speed. The two insets on the upper left, the Faroe Islands and the Shetland Islands are little more than schematics.
De Fer (1646-1720) was the son of a prominent engraver and produced his first map in 1669. He joined his father's business in 1673 and ultimately took over in 1687. He was a prolific map maker who produced over six hundred separate maps in multiple forms; as separate issues, bound within history and travel books, and as atlases. In the late 17th century he was made Geographer to the Dauphin.
The earliest date of this map is 1701, issued in part II of the Atlas Curieux. As stated above, it is sourced from very antiquated material, particularly John Spee and Mercator. The nomeclature is odd, with only the counties in the south and east shown with individual names. The midlands and the north are entitles as "Mercia" and "Nord-Humbrie" respectively. Neither Scotland nor Ireland show much greater detail. Overall, an unusually sparse map by de Fer's standards.
The cartouche is unusually large and elaborate. [GB2113]
