Rare Antique Map of the Route from Maiden Bridge to Dulverton, England, c.1720

€ 99

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1720
Mapmaker / artist: Bowen
Sheet size: 19.5 × 14 cm (7.7 × 5.5 in)
Condition: Fair
Reference: BG-09214

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

/good, general age-related toning. Text and map on verso. Some wear and soiling. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Bridgewater, Bruton'.

Double sided road strip map showing the route from Maiden Bridge to Dulverton, via Bruton, Weston Regis, Bridgewater and Dulverton. This map originates from 'Britannia Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd' by J. Owen and E. Bowen.

Artists and Engravers: The Owen and Bowen road strip maps were based on the far larger ones done by John Ogilby in the 1670s. Each map was finely engraved by Emanuel Bowen, who was one of the most renowned and prolific map makers of the 18th century. The maps also had the added feature of copius amounts of information, written by John Owen, describing the places visited.

Image size: 9 x 15 cm.