1779 Ainslie's Map of the Environs of Edinburgh : 18th Century Original Antique

Ainslie's Environs of Edinburgh (c1779)

This map of the environs of Edinburgh was published a decade before Ainslie’s landmark nine sheet map of Scotland. Originally this map was published in 1778, The term ‘environs’ was substituted for ‘country round’ in 1779. 

The last digit of the date has been burnished from the plate, suggesting that this example was issued after the change in title but before the number 9 was added. 

The map is dedicated to the right honourable James Stewart Mackenzie (1718-1800), Lord Privy Seal of Scotland, politician, astronomer and joint founder of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. 

John Ainslie (1745-1828) was a significant surveyor, engraver and mapseller in Scottish Enlightenment Edinburgh.

Copper engraving, printed area measurement 59 x 60 cm, original hand colour.

CONDITION
In good condition with some grubbiness to the outer margins. See images.