Bowen & Owen’s Map of Gloucestershire military history although most of the European

although most of the European knowledge of the region in the first part of the 18th century was via Jesuit and Capuchin missionaries

Dibdin describes both of the editions of Pieter Burman the elder as excellent: the first was published in 1719

His series of geographical maps were published 1956-1969

His map of Leicestershire is dedicated to Theophilus Hastings (1650-1701)

Another unusual design feature is the two tone shading (in line colours) of the names of interchange stations

Bowen & Owen’s Map of Gloucestershire military history although most of the EuropeanThis map of Gloucestershire was engraved by Emanuel Bowen for John Owens Britannia Depicta, a pocket road book derived from Ogilbys innovative atlas of strip maps first published in 1675. Bowen & Owenss work first appeared in 1720 and proved extremely popular; there were numerous editions over the next forty years. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 18 x 12 cm, recent hand colour, b w strip maps on verso.