A charming 18th Century map of Anglesey (Welsh: Ynys Mon), Wales* which appeared in John Owen & Emanuel Bowen’s pocket road atlas, Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv’d (London: Thomas Bowles, 1753).

Britannia Depicta (1720-1764) was one of the most popular atlases of the 18th century being published in many editions for close to fifty years.The maps themselves were engraved by Emanuel Bowen (1694?-1767) who was one of the most renowned and prolific map makers of the period. As with many of his maps, he has included copious amounts of text — written by John Owen — describing the county.

This is an original copperplate engraving with later hand colour.
Printed areas are approximately 11.6cms by 18.4cm.
The map is in very good condition with adequate margins. There are a couple of minor printer’s creases in the top left and some light see through from the map on the reverse. Click on image for better view.
The item comes displayed in a ready to frame museum quality mount.
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Guaranteed to be at least 260 years old.

*On the reverse of the map the road from Maidstone to Hythe is displayed (uncoloured).