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Auction 206, Lot 595
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"A New & Accurate Map of Asia, Drawn from the Most Approved Modern Maps & Charts", Bowen, Thomas

Subject: Asia

Period: 1777 (dated)

Publication: Middleton's Complete System of Geography

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.3 x 12.5 inches
41.4 x 31.8 cm
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This copper-engraved map of the region includes all of Asia and Australia. The map is patterned on Bowen's father Emanuel's previous maps of Asia. Alaska is shown as a group of islands off the coast of Kamchatka. Japan has an unusual, splayed configuration, and Hokkaido is labeled as Yeso I. with a partial Company's Land to the east. Australia is fully delineated with Tasmania still attached to the mainland. There is good detail and many place names.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography Books) #280-3.

Condition: B+

A nice impression issued folding with light offsetting and minor foxing mostly in the blank margins.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 11/12/2025

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