A large early 18th century folio map of Ireland

ALLARD, Carel.

Hyberniæ Regni in Provincias Ultoniam, Connachiam, Lageniam, Momoniamq. divisi Tabula accuratissima.
Amsterdam, Covens & Mortier, c.1733. 590 x 510mm.

A dark impression.

An large and decorative map of Ireland which, despite the date, still uses the elongated mapping of Gerard Mercator. The elaborate title cartouche features Hercules standing with one foot on a prostrate harpy, the arms of William & Mary adorning an arch behind. The scale cartouche depicts the Roman gods, including Neptune, around the Gaelic harp, a volcano erupting behind.
Koeman gives the original publication date as 1697.

BONAR LAW: DS 5, State iii.
Stock ID : 17556