{"product_id":"united-provinces-netherlands-holland-1758-bowen-charming-miniature-antique-map","title":"United Provinces Netherlands Holland 1758 Bowen charming miniature antique map","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e The United Provinces \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e (Netherlands, Gelderland, Utrecht, Zeeland, Holland, Zuider Sea) \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Issued London, ca. 1758 by J. Gibson for his delightful pocket sized \" \u003cem\u003e Atlas Minimus \u003c\/em\u003e \" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Engraved by Eman. Bowen \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Charming and scarce 18th century miniature engraved map with original outline hand color. Title set within an ornate scroll cartouche. \u003cbr\u003e Engraved explanatory historical text adds insight into the area shown. Places names are limited to the most important locations then relevant at this mid-18th century date to an educated individual who read English. Contrast this access to geographical \u0026amp; topographical knowledge to what is possible today with a typical smart phone we all carry around with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"font-weight: normal; font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cem\u003e A picture is worth a thousand words. The photos are a major part of the item description. Please examine them closely, as what you see is what we will send you. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e [note: we grade conservatively and always seek to disclose any noteworthy flaws.]. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e Map remains well preserved. Some light age wear or surface spotting\/ soiling which is visible within the scan, but about as clean \u0026amp; nice as one could hope to find this elusive little map. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e Paper and image remains overall clean \u0026amp; sound. Old maps \u0026amp; prints often display small minor repairs on the back, could have uneven blank margins, might have extraneous fold-lines or other small minor age flaws which do not detract from the visual appeal or value. Condition is carefully considered in arriving at our price. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Great antique map entirely worthy of an album, or hanging for display. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A cartographic depiction in miniature captured in a manner entirely unique to this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"widows: 4;\"\u003eSheet measures c.  3 1\/8\" H x  4 3\/8\" W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003ePrinted area measures c. 2 1\/2\" H x  3 5\/8\" W \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Tooleys \u003cem\u003e Dictionary of Mapmakers \u003c\/em\u003e , v. 1, p.177* \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e King, \u003cem\u003e Antique Miniature Maps \u003c\/em\u003e , 147- calling it \" \u003cem\u003e one of the most attractive pocket atlases published in the eighteenth century \u003c\/em\u003e \".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e[R2084]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps \u0026 Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68371502006495,"sku":"yws1793760957057","price":64.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/0873\/8015\/files\/united-provinces-netherlands-holland-1758-bowen-charming-miniature-antique-map_1.jpg?v=1793760967","url":"https:\/\/shopwearfashion.shop\/products\/united-provinces-netherlands-holland-1758-bowen-charming-miniature-antique-map","provider":"Glenda","version":"1.0","type":"link"}