1744 A NEW AND ACCURATE MAP OF GREAT BRITAIN and IRELAND by Bowen (LM24)

Bowen, Emanuel

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1744 A New and Accurate Map of Great Britain Ireland, together with their respective Islands c. Drawn from surveys and the most approved Maps Charts A very fine full hand coloured example of this map by Emmanuel Bowen withelaborate allegorical naval cartouche and 2 compass roses.Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) was a British engraver and print seller. He was most well-known for his atlases and county maps. Although he died in poverty, he was widely acknowledged for his expertise and was appointed as mapmaker to both George II of England and Louis XV of France. His business was carried on by his son, Thomas Bowen. He also trained many apprentices, two of whom became prominent mapmakers, Thomas Kitchin and Thomas Jeffreys.Size approx 45.5cm x 40cm including margins. Central fold as issued and in excellent condition.Antique Paper Company are a long established family business selling original antique prints, maps engravings as well as many other paper antiques such as original vintage Decorative Posters, Ephemera, Stamps Postal History, Manuscripts, Antiquarian Books much more. We are always looking to buy and have up to andpound;500,000 in immediate funds available. We are looking for exceptional single items, better collections, original archives, Atlases, Libraries, accumulations etc and have previously purchased from Major Institutions, Libraries, Collectors, Solicitors many other sources. We are happy to travel almost anywhere in the world for the right opportunities. So please do get in touch if you are considering selling your Antique Paper collectables. Seller Inventory # LM24-61-5002941

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