November Premier Auction: Day 3
Sat, Nov 11, 2017 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 12, 2017 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1085
Emanuel Bowen - Virginia & Maryland
Estimate: $200 - $300
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Emanuel Bowen (1694?-1767) A New and Accurate Map of Virginia and Maryland, 1752, William Innys publisher, black and white line engraving with period hand color on laid paper, 13-1/4 x 9-1/4 in. (plate), 14-3/4 x 10-1/8 in. (overall); unframed
Notes: A reference to this map was included in Bowen's A Complete Atlas or Distinct View of the Known World, suggesting that it was published by William Innys.
The lower right cartouche reads: A New and/ ACCURATE MAP/ of VIRGINIA &/ MARYLAND/ Laid Down/ from Surveys and/ Regulated by/ Aston.l Observat.ns/ By Eman. Bowen.
Literature: Morrison, Russell, et al., On the Map: An Exhibit and Catalogue of Maps Relating to Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay, pp.42-43, Figure 26; Papenfuse, Edward C. and Joseph M. Coale III, The Hammond-Harwood House Atlas of Historical Maps of Maryland, 1608-1908, Figure 24; Phillips, Philip Lee, A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress, #603, 614; Phillips, Philip Lee, A List of Maps of America in the Library of Congress,, p. 393; Phillips, Philip Lee, Virginia Cartography: A Bibliographical Description, pp. 47-49.
Provenance: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund
discoloration at lining edge, remnants of mounting verso, foxing, minor tear at center right; two minor holes, one not conserved at bottom center of map; session numbers erased from lower right margin, session number verso
Condition
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