Britannia Depicta Or Ogilby Improv'd ...
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A good example of the most popular and successful Ogilby derivative atlas, reproducing the road strip maps and adding individual county maps with immense detail of each county. Emanuel Bowen proved to be one of London's most active and influential mapmakers in the eighteenth century. The fine engraving and minute detail displayed in these maps is a reflection of his skill. This is the fourth edition of this travellers’ pocket book - also intended for "the general use of the Gentleman and Tradesman". Quarto. 6pp. of tables and 273pp. of finely engraved maps. An usually fresh example of the book with large paper, bound in contemporary calf, front joint cracked but firm. It is from the library of John Hamilton of Sundrum, lifelong friend of James Boswell, amanuensis to Dr Samuel Johnston.
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