'A MAP of CORNWALL' by John Owen & Emanuel Bowen c.1720 (First Edition)

A charming 18th Century map of Cornwall which was published in John Owen and Emanuel Bowen's pocket road atlas, Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd (London: T. Bowles, 1720).

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 11.7cms by 18.5cm.
• The map is in very good condition with adequate margins. 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 over 290 years old.