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A new & accurate map of the known world [cartographic material] : drawn from the latest & most authentic surveys, assisted by the best & most approved modern maps, charts &c. wherein all the discoveries & improve[men]ts are carefully delineated, the whole being regulated by astron[omica]l observations / by Eman. Bowen
Bib ID 2110293
Format MapMap, OnlineOnline
Author
Bowen, Emanuel, d. 1767
 
Online Versions
Scale Scale [ca. 1:100 000 000]. 
Description [London : s.n., 175-?] 
1 map : col. ; Two hemispheres each 26.5 cm. diam., on sheet 38 x 55.9 cm. 
Collection Rex Nan Kivell Collection ; Map NK 1562. 
Notes

Assumed coastline of N.W.America. Tasmania and New Guinea joined to Australia. Part of New Zealand coast, showing Assassins Bay. Wind directions shown with arrows and shading N.& S. of the Equator.

Double hemispherical map of the world, with ecliptic and equinoctial equators ; corner vignettes with oriental figures, landscapes, and a globe in a ball of fire, (lower centre). Relief shown pictorially. Title in decorative cartouche.

Probably from : Bowen, E. A complete atlas or distinct view of the known world. London, 1752.

Rex Nan Kivell Collection Map NK 1562.

Cited In

Phillips 614

Subjects World maps - Early works to 1800.
Time Coverage 1750 

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