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Original map of Northern Italy by E. Bowen 1747

Name: Original Map Of Northern Italy By E. Bowen 1747
SKU: as1016a509
Price: 75.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

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This is a decorative hand-coloured copper engraved map of Northern Italy by Emanuel Bowen (1694 - 1767) from 'A Complete System of Geography' published in London in 1747. It has one decorative cartouche and a mileage scale. The full title reads: "A New and Accurate Map of the NORTHERN PARTS OF ITALY Comprehending SAVOY, PIEMONT, MILAN, PARMA, MANTUA, MODENA, TUSCANY with the Republicks of VENICE, GENOA and LUCCA. Drawn from the latest & best Authorities & regulated by Astron. Obser. By Eman. Bowen."

The lower half of the engraved area shows a stretch of coastline with port and fortifications and is titled 'A Draught of the ROAD OF LEGHORN'(Livorno). It id oriented to the west, and with rhumb lines and soundings throughout the expanse of sea. A note reads, 'This draught is copy'd after that drawn by the Order of the C: de Maurepas.'

Dimensions: Sheet 41 x 26.5 cm
Engraved area 32 x 22.5 cm

Condition: This is a good clean example with a uniform patina.

Postage & Packing: £5 within the UK. Please contact us for a quote if you would like the map sent abroad.

Price

£75.00

$93.50

€89.63

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