[Bass Rock Island, Scotland]. Fracies Insulae Bassae ab ora Maris Australi The Prospect of ye Bass from ye South Shore.

London. John Leake. c.[1693]. No Binding. colour print, image is 27 x 42cm, (10.5x16.5"), early printing, captioned, matted, in attractive gilt edged frame, in fine condition ~ A view of Bass Rock Island from "Theatrum Scotiae" by John Slezer (c.1650 1717), the first pictorial survey of Scotland first published in 1693. Bass Rock is located in the outer part of the Firth of Forth. Prominently displayed is the castle which at the time of painting was a notorious prison for religious and political prisoners. Also shown are many birds the island having the largest gannet colony in the world. (It is presently a bird sanctuary). A still vivid portrayal of a historically important Scottish feature, attractively framed. From the collection of prominent Ottawa photographer, bibliophile and birder, Bert Plimer, who was born in North Berwick near Bass Rock. Fine. Item #35833

Price: $400.00

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