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C1777
An Accurate Map of the East Indies from the latest Improvements and regulated by Astronomical Observations.
Mapmaker:
Map of the East Indies showing the ‘spice coast of India (west) through to present day Indonesia, with decorative title and a compass rose. From : Middleton, C.T. A Complete System of Geography.
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Full Title:
An Accurate Map of the East Indies from the latest Improvements and regulated by Astronomical Observations.
Date:
C1777
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving hand coloured
Image Size:
290mm
x 200mm
Paper Size:
350mm
x 220mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1777
Description:
Map of the East Indies showing the ‘spice coast of India (west) through to present day Indonesia, with decorative title and a compass rose.
From : Middleton, C.T. A Complete System of Geography.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 3137479
State Library Victoria: RARELTF 919 Un3
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74Vvjoa0kZ0y
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 3137479
State Library Victoria: RARELTF 919 Un3
State Library New South Wales: Record Identifier 74Vvjoa0kZ0y
Thomas Bowen (1733 - 1790)
Mapmaker and print seller, son of Emanuel Bowen in Wales. Apprenticed to his father 1748. In partnership with Richard Reynolds in 1761 when they were prisoners in the King's Bench, required to make a schedule of their estate and effects as insolvent debtors. He produced numerous maps and atlases. He died in 1790 in reduced circumstances.
