Fine Art. 15th - 20th Century Prints & Maps. Old Master, Views, Nature History And More
By Dahlströms Fine Art
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Jan 13, 2024
Grönviksvägen 124, 167 76 Bromma, Sweden
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We offer in this sale Old Master Prints from the end of the 15th Century, rare antique maps, prints and drawings up to the 19th century, to modern & contemporary Fine Prints.
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LOT 29:
Emanuel Bowen
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Sold for: €110
Start price:
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50
Estimated price :
€400 - €600
Buyer's Premium: 23%
VAT: 25%
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Antique Maps - Americas - Emanuel Bowen - North America - South America
Map "A new general map of America. Drawn from several accurate particular maps and charts, and regulated by astronomical observations. By Eman. Bowen". An impressive publication by Emanuel Bowen, "A New General Map of America" offers a distinctive perspective on the geography of North and South America during the mid-18th century, underscored by the notable absence of San Diego and San Francisco (although the latter perhaps represented by "Drakes Port"), and the inclusion of the speculative Straits of Anian. Bowen's map serves as a testament to epoch of exploration, featuring several imaginative details such as the "Parts Undiscovered" in the Northwestern part of North America and the "supposed Straits of Anian." Bowen, a prominent English mapmaker and engraver, was known for his careful amalgamation of available geographic and topographic data, making his maps valuable resources for understanding historical views of world geography. Bowen’s detailing of locations such as Cape Mendocino, New Albion, Drake's Port, Monterrey, and the Channel Islands provides insight into the geographic knowledge and misconceptions of the time. The absence of San Diego and San Francisco, cities that would later become pivotal locations in American history, highlights the evolving understanding of the continent’s western coast.
The work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
Dimensions: 49 cm x 42; Date: 1747
