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C1747
A New and Accurate Map of Africa, Drawn from the best & most approved Modern Maps and Charts, and regulated by Astronomical Observations.
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Attractive map of Africa with good inland information and fine decorative title cartouche.
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Full Title:
A New and Accurate Map of Africa, Drawn from the best & most approved Modern Maps and Charts, and regulated by Astronomical Observations.
Date:
C1747
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Some creasing, otherwise in good condition with folds s issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
410mm
x 335mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1747
Description:
Attractive map of Africa with good inland information and fine decorative title cartouche.
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.
