Cartographer:
Bowen, Emanuel
Title:
Particular Draughts of some of the AFRICAN ISLANDS in the Mediterranean as also the Atlantic and Ethiopic Sea
Stock Code:
2537
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Original colour
Size: (W x H):
42cm x 34cm
16½ inches x 13½ inches
Date:
c.1745
Price:
£220
An unusual map made of seven inset maps of Malta, Cape Verde Islands Bay of Agoa, Island of Tenerife, Dutch Fort of Cape of Good Hope, Madeira and St Helena. Each map has a paragraph about it, eg for Madeira: “ The soil of this island is very fertile producing plenty of excellent Fruits and their Wine is much esteem’d.” Title at top border
Very good condition, slightly darkened centrefold