Maps, England, Wales, Buckinghamshire, Bowen
"An Accurate Map of Buckinghamshire Divided into its Hundreds Drawn from the best Authorities assisted by the most approved Modern Maps with various Improvements. Illustrated with Historical Extracts relative to Natural History, Produce, Trade and Manufactures and the present State of the principal Towns By Eman Bowen Geog(apher) to his Majesty"
Copperplate etching by Eman Bowen (1694-1767). Original hand coloring.
Published in the Large English Atlas or a new set of maps of all the counties of England and Wales.
London, not dated. But published 1747
Very detailed map of the County of Buckinghamshire with historical and other important detailed notes surrounding the actual map. Nice, decorative title cartouche with a stag, a cow, a sheep and a cushion for lace making (tattling). A second cartouche: Dedication "To the most Noble Charles of Marlborough..." by Eman Bowen. With coat of arms motto: "Dieu defend le Droit"
Original antique print
Map is clean and in very good condition. Upper left margin corner has crease and tear outside image and a piece of margin paper missing. Overall pleasant age toning. interior design, wall decoration, ideas, idea, gift ideas, present, vintage, charming, special, decoration, home interior, living room design