Northeast Germany Prussia Bohemia Poland Berlin Danzig Saxony c. 1740 Bowen map
Brian DiMambroA Correct Map of the North East part of Germany Containing the Electorates of Saxony & Brandenburg, and the Duchies of Silesia, Mecklenburg, Pomerania &c. Drawn from the best Authorities, and adjust by Astronl. Observations By Eman. Bowen.
(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Prussia, Saxony, Brandenburg, Silesia, Mecklenburg, Pomerania, Poland, Bohemia).
Issued London, c. 1740 by Tindal. Engraved by Eman. Bowen.
A beautiful decorative strapwork cartouche at right adds to the map's visual appeal.
Fascinating and remarkably detailed mid-18th century antique battle map.
POOR condition - Map displays some considerable signs of age and wear: small edge splits (mostly to margins), moderate to sometimes heavy dampstaining at sides, etc. Still, overall the map remains visually appealing and historically interesting.
Original center fold as issued.
Sheet measures c. 18 1/2" x 15".
Printed area measures c. 18 1/2" x 14 1/4.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers , vol. 4, pg. 278.
[R35557].