Collection items

A Map of the North Pole and Parts Adjoining, 1680

Map

From the mid-16th century intrepid explorers like John Davis (around 1550–1605), Martin Frobisher (around 1535–94) and H...

A Mapp Containing the Island & Kingdome of Sicily

Map, Etching, Engraving

A Mapp containing the Island & Kingdome of Sicily, by Wenceslaus Hollar (about 1680). Maps C.27.d.17.(35.)

A mapp of Kinsale

Map Created date: c. 1680

In 1601 a Spanish force landed off Kinsale near Cork in Southern Ireland. Although the invaders were speedily repelled,...

Map of Juan Fernández in William Hack's South Sea ...

Map, Image, Manuscript Created date: 1584-1684

In the late 17th century, the South Seas were plagued by English buccaneers who plundered merchant ships for treasure. S...