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Description

Nice set of harbor and town plans, showing the major trading cities and ports in North America and the Caribbean.

The maps include:

  • Boston
  • New York
  • Charles Town
  • Martinico
  • Placentia
  • Anapolis
  • St. Augustine
  • Havana
  • St. Jago (San Juan)
  • Providence (Bahamas)
  • Cartagena
  • Louisbourg
  • Porto Bello

Remarkably detailed.

Condition Description
Repair to the blank margin at the bottom of the sheet (see illustration).
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.