The item illustrated and described below is sold, but we
have another example in stock. To view the example which
is currently being offered for sale, click the
"View Details" button below.
1744 Emanuel Bowen
$ 495.00
Description
Decorative map of North & South America.
Shows the Parts Undiscovered in the Northwestern part of North America, locating the Supposed Straits of Annian, Cape Mendocino, New Albion, Drake's Port, Monerrey, and the Channel Islands, but not San Diego or San Francisco.
Emanuel Bowen Biography
Emanuel Bowen (1694?-1767) was a British engraver and print seller. He was most well-known for his atlases and county maps. Although he died in poverty, he was widely acknowledged for his expertise and was appointed as mapmaker to both George II of England and Louis XV of France. His business was carried on by his son, Thomas Bowen. He also trained many apprentices, two of whom became prominent mapmakers, Thomas Kitchin and Thomas Jeffreys.