Bowen was one of the most prominent figures in English cartography during the middle of the eighteenth century. In 1720 he co-published with John Owen the ‘Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv’d’. It was an instant success running to numerous editions over the next 50 years. Hodson in his detailed study of the atlas concluded that there were six different editions bearing the title page dated 1720. This is the last before the date was altered to 1724, it is also the last appearance of the catalogue. Provenance: bookplate of George Ronald Dampier Bennett pasted inside front cover; private English collection. Bennett (1996) pp. 40-1; Harley, J B (1970) Introduction to “Britannia Depicta”; Hodson 154; Shirley BL T.Bow 1f.