1797 Daniel Augustus Beaufort - A New Map of Ireland Civil and Ecclesiastical by the Rev. D.A. Beaufort second edition - published by W. Faden & W. Allen March 1st 1792, ‘To King George the Third, the Patron and Promoter of every useful Science, this Map is by His Majesty’s gracious permission’, with cartouche of produce, cherubs, Royal Navy Ship and George III noted, large map, sectioned and backed on linen, measures 90x115cm approx. Daniel August Beaufort (1739-1821) was an Anglican priest and geographer, born in England, educated at Trinity College Dublin. The Royal Irish Academy owed its foundation in a great measure to him. His design for Collon Church (1811-1813), inspired by King’s College Chapel, Cambridge is probably the best known of his architectural enterprises.