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Stock# 79401
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Emanuel Bowen
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A New and Accurate Map of the Caspian Sea Laid down from the Memoirs of Soskam Sobbas a Georgian Prince . . .
Publication Place / Date
London / 1747
Image Dimensions
9 x 12.5 inches
Color
Hand Colored
Condition
VG+
Stock# 79401
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Fine original antique decorative map, focusing on the Caspian Sea and the regions immediately around it. The map shows a large amount of detail, with many towns and roads shown. With regards to navigational detail, the northernmost part of the body of water shows shoals and soundings.

The map includes towns, roads, lakes, rivers, and other features. It shows a decorative cartouche and compass rose.

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.

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