Moll’s first and arguably rarest map of the England or the British Isles. Moll arrived in England from Holland by 1678 and rose to become one of the most successful cartographers of his era. His engraving style is unique and attractive. This map was advertised in the ‘London Gazette’ for November 1688. This example lacks the key above which bears the imprint of Christopher Browne and Herman Moll. The title as can be seen is dated 15 November 1688. The date is interesting as Browne was apprenticed to Robert Walton in 1683 and was made free in July 1688. In that month he also took over the stock and business of Walton, it is presumed upon his death. Within four months he was in partnership with Moll in producing this fine rare map of England and Wales. An unusual feature is the alignment of the Isle of Man. The counties are keyed to a list which can be found attached to the top of some examples of the map. On closer examination this example is in a previously unrecorded state, it lacks the Cherbourg peninsula. Provenance: from a very incomplete John Speed – Christopher Browne atlas. Shirley records just three known examples. Shirley Britain Moll 1 state 1.