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THOMAS BOWEN (c.1733 - 1790)

A NEW & ACCURATE MAP OF ASIA, DRAWN FROM THE MOST APPROVED MODERN MAPS & CHARTS, 1779


Estimate: Rs 15,000-Rs 20,000 ( $195-$260 )


A New & Accurate Map of Asia, Drawn from the most approved Modern Maps & Charts

1779

Later hand-coloured copper engraving on paper

Print size: 12.5 x 16 in (31.8 x 40.5 cm)
Sheet size: 13.5 x 16.5 in (34 x 41.8 cm)


Detailed map of Asia from Saudi Arabia, Persia, Russia, India, China, Japan to Southeast Asia showing Australia as New Holland. This map was part of Charles Middleton's A new and complete system of geography. The map is of interest for the use of Sea of Korea for the sea between Korea and Japan.

This work will be shipped unframed

NON-EXPORTABLE