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A Map of the Diocesse of Canterbury by Emanuel Bowen. Very rare 1725 old

A Map of the Diocesse of Canterbury by Emanuel Bowen. Very rare 1725 old

Product SKU: P-8-005570

Price £1,580.00

A Map of the Diocesse of Canterbury [Dedication] To the most Reverend Father in God, William by divine providence Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, this map of his Grace's Diocesse is humbly dedicated by his unworthy clerk, I.L by Emanuel Bowen (1725). Early 18th century copperplate map with old hand colour, 45.5 x 45.0cm, 18 x 17.75 inches
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CAPTION PRINTED BELOW PICTURE: A Map of the Diocesse of Canterbury [Dedication] To the most Reverend Father in God, William by divine providence Lord Arch-Bishop of Canterbury, this map of his Grace's Diocesse is humbly dedicated by his unworthy clerk, I.L

This extremely rare early 18th-century map of the Diocese of Canterbury, engraved by Emanuel Bowen, presents the ecclesiastical layout of the region in meticulous detail. Symbols identify Deanery towns, Rectories, Vicarages, Curacies, Chapels, and disused churches, with a numbered and lettered grid organizing the map. Derived from a 1721 map by John Lewis—of which only one known copy exists at Lambeth Palace—this map features a dedication to William Wake, then Archbishop of Canterbury by Lewis. Bowen, one of the most significant English cartographers of the period, produced this map early in his career. The map was offered for sale by R. Wilkin, who is not listed in Tooley. Only one institutional copy, held at the British Library, is known to exist, and we can find no record of this map ever having appeared at auction, underscoring its rarity.

DATE PRINTED: 1725    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 45.5 x 45.0cm, 18 x 17.75 inches (Large)

TYPE: Early 18th century copperplate map with old hand colour

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. The margins have been neatly extended verso. Three of the four corners have been restored. Old fold. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Emanuel Bowen

PROVENANCE: Sold by Richard Wilkin at ye King's Head in St. Paul's Churchyard

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