A map of Scotland : drawn chiefly from the topographical surveys of Mr. John Ainslie and from those of the late General Roy &c. &c. shewing the great and cross roads, and the distances between the towns /
Faden, William,1750?-1836.
Ainslie, John(Surveyor)
Chalmers, George,1742-1825.
Roy, William,1726-1790.
Wyld, James,1790-1836,publisher.
London : J. Wyld,
1824.
Relief shown by hachures and shading.
Imprint: "London: Published by J. Wyld (successor to Mr. Faden) Geographer to His Majesty and to H.R.H. the Duke of York, Charing Cross Jan. 1st 1824".
Dedication: "To George Chalmers Esq. F.R.S. and  A.S. this map with his permission is most respectfully inscribed by William Faden".
First issued in 1807, this map was re-issued by Faden, and his successor Wyld, with various amendments, until ca. 1870.
This version shows changes in title, imprint, and additional roads, e.g. on Islay, Jura & Skye, and canals.
Includes notes on Caledonian Canal added below inset of Orkney.
Hand coloured county boundaries.
Insets: The Shetland Islands ; The Orkney Islands.
In original marbled paper slip case.
Slip case labels: "Scotland. Sold by Ja. Wyld (Successor to Mr. Faden) Geographer to His Majesty & to His Royal Highness the Duke of York, 5 Charing Cross, opposite Northumberland House".
Advertisement for maps issued by James Wyld on cover panel of north sheet.
EMS,
Scotland and the Western Isles, with part of Ireland.