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Mr. Philip D. Burden
P.O. Box 863,
Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP6 9HD,
UNITED KINGDOM
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This uncommon map of the Chesapeake Bay is derived from those great maps of Augustine Hermann in 1673 and Henry Popple of 1733. Numerous toponyms are included. A decorative title cartouche and compass rose are also found. The map appeared in Bowen’s ‘A Complete System of Geography …’, first issued in 1747. Morrison, R. fig. 26; Papenfuse & Coale pl. 24.
BOWEN, Emanuel
A New and Accurate Map of Virginia & Maryland Laid Down from Surveys and Regulated by Astronl. Observatns
London, 1747
320 x 220 mm., in fine modern wash colour, good condition.
Stock number: 3788
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