Bowen & Owen’s Map of Bedfordshire wale Large-scale folding map of Lancashire

Large-scale folding map of Lancashire

In attempting to define the character of the English there is a strong emphasis on trade and discovery

forming a complete guide for the traveller and tourist

map of Bradford

Bowen & Owen’s Map of Bedfordshire wale Large-scale folding map of LancashireThis map of Bedforshire 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, black and white strip maps on verso.