PC-58938

Antique Map of Portugal by Bowles (c.1780)

  • Condition: Good, given age. Spotted top and bottom near plate edge and margins. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Original/contemporary hand coloring, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Date: c.1780
  • Overall size: 52.6 x 68 cm.
  • Image size: 47.2 x 64.7 cm.
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.. Antique Map of Portugal by Bowles (c.1780)

Description: Antique map titled 'Bowles's New Pocket Map of Portugal, Laid Down According to the Sr. Nolin'. Large and detailed map of Portugal. With nice vignette, compass rose, key and scale.

Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Thomas & Carington Bowles' after 'Nolin'. Thomas Bowles, born around 1712, was map publisher and seller in London. The business was continued by John and Carrington Bowles and finally under the name Bowles and Carver until early 19th century. Thomas died in 1767.