c. 1795 Engraved Map - Southeast Germany & Austria - Queen of Hungary’s Dominions - Detail of Bavaria & Bohemia

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An original c. 1795 copper-plate engraved map by Royal Geographer Emanuel Bowen, depicting the southeastern Germanic states and Austrian territories. This detailed cartographic work highlights the complex borders of the Holy Roman Empire, specifically focusing on the hereditary lands of the Queen of Hungary (Maria Theresa). Key Features: +++ Visuals: A classic 18th-century copper engraving featuring Bowen’s signature density of detail. The map includes distinct topographical markers for forests, mountains, and river systems. +++ Content: The scope covers the Electorate of Bavaria, the Archbishopric of Salzburg, and the Kingdom of Bohemia. It specifically delineates the ‘Queen of Hungary’s Hereditary Dominions,’ including Austria, Moravia, Styria, Carinthia, Carniola, Trent, and Tyrol. +++ Names/Genealogy: Emanuel Bowen (Geographer to George II of England and Louis XV of France). Physical Specs: +++ Date: c. 1795 (likely a posthumous issue, possibly by Laurie & Whittle). +++ Dimensions: 15.75 x 18.75 inches. +++ Format: Single-sheet copper engraving. Condition: Very Good - The impression presents well with only mild age toning consistent with 18th-century paper. Edges show minimal wear. There are notations present on the upper rear corner (verso) which do not affect the image. Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767) was renowned for producing some of the most informative maps of the Georgian era. Unlike many of his contemporaries who left open spaces on their maps, Bowen had a habit of filling voids with historical and topographical footnotes, making his work a rich resource for researchers. Although Bowen died in 1767, his plates remained in high demand and were frequently updated and reissued by publishers like Laurie & Whittle well into the 1790s. The reference to the ‘Queen of Hungary’ is historically significant; it refers to Maria Theresa, who, barred from being Holy Roman Emperor due to her gender, was primarily styled as the Queen of Hungary during the mid-18th century conflicts over her succession. Keywords: Emanuel Bowen, Antique Map, 18th Century Germany, Bavaria, Bohemia, Austria, Holy Roman Empire, Maria Theresa, Copper Engraving, Royal Geographer, Salzburg, 1795. …

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Title
c. 1795 Engraved Map - Southeast Germany & Austria - Queen of Hungary’s Dominions - Detail of Bavaria & Bohemia
Author
Emanuel Bowen (c. 1720-1767)
Condition
Very Good
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Blind Horse Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America (ABAA) and adheres to its Code of Ethics. We specialize in travel, exploration, fine press, and documentary material, with particular emphasis on printed ephemera, maps, photographic archives, and institutional publications from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Our inventory regularly includes material appropriate for academic, library, and museum collections. We work carefully with provenance, condition, and bibliographic accuracy, and stand fully behind all descriptions and attributions. Items are selected with long-term research and collecting value in mind. Blind Horse Books is operated by Richard and Dottie Oates and based in DeLand, Florida. We have been active in the antiquarian book trade since 1999 and are members of the ABAA, FABA, IOBA, and the Ephemera Society of America. Building Your Great Collection, One Fine Book at a Time. …

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