Morris (Lewis). Plans of Harbours, Bars, Bays and Roads of St. George's Channel, 1748

Morris (Lewis). Plans of Harbours, Bars, Bays and Roads in St. George's Channel; lately survey'd under the direction of the Lords of the Admiralty and published with their permission, 1st edition, 1748, engraved title, 25 engraved plans, charts and plates, lacking final Appendix leaf (i.e. pp. 19-20) at end, a few plates and leaves with tears and repairs, some close-trimmed, 2 folding plans repaired and reinforced to versos, some dust-soiling and light water stains, bookplate of Edward Breese (1835-1881, Welsh antiquary), front hinge tender, contemporary half calf, rubbed with some edge wear, oblong 4to, 20 x 26 cm (Quantity: 1) The first marine survey of the Welsh coast by a Welsh surveyor. Morris was a self-taught hydrographer from Anglesey, and after his earlier proposals for surveying the Welsh coast and harbours were initially turned down they were eventually accepted and published by the Admiralty in September 1748.