An early 18th century map of the British Isles, with a portrait of Queen Anne

An example of the uncommon first state of Homann's map of the British Isles, with a large cartouche incorporating a portrait of Queen Anne, with four lines of verse celebrating her success in creating Great Britain. Later this map was re-engraved with the George I, the first king of the house of Hanover, dressed in ermine to celebrate his accession in 1714. A second plate had George in armour, which was then engraved to George II.