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C1744
A New Accurate Map of Asia Drawn from Actual Surveys’ and otherwise Collected from Journals; assisted by the most approved Modern Maps & Charts. The Whole being regulated by Astron. Observations.
Mapmaker:
Attractive early map of Asia with decorative title. Map and printseller, engraver to George II of England Louis XV of France. He worked in London from about 1714 to 1767. He died in 1767 in reduced circumstances.
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Full Title:
A New Accurate Map of Asia Drawn from Actual Surveys’ and otherwise Collected from Journals; assisted by the most approved Modern Maps & Charts. The Whole being regulated by Astron. Observations.
Date:
C1744
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Repaired worm hole lower left. Otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Image Size:
430mm
x 345mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1744
Description:
Attractive early map of Asia with decorative title. Map and printseller, engraver to George II of England Louis XV of France. He worked in London from about 1714 to 1767. He died in 1767 in reduced circumstances.
Emmanuel Bowen (1693 - 1767)
Bowen was an engraver, cartographer, publisher and print seller. Born in Wales the son of Owen Bowen, gentleman of Talley, Carmarthen. Apprenticed (Merchant Taylor) to Charles Price 1709. He married Elizabeth Boreman 1715 at St. Andew by the Wardrobe in 1716. He was warden of the Masonic Lodge IX in 1723 and master of a Masonic lodge in Carmarthen in 1726. He appeared on Samuel Sympson's list of the leading London engravers compiled in about 1726. He produced numerous maps and atlases during his career.
