Bowen & Owen’s Map of Gloucestershire military history Dibdin describes both of the

Dibdin describes both of the editions of Pieter Burman the elder as excellent: the first was published in 1719

His series of geographical maps were published 1956-1969

in April 1839

as a young man

Another unusual design feature is the two tone shading (in line colours) of the names of interchange stations

Bowen & Owen’s Map of Gloucestershire military history Dibdin describes both of theThis map of Gloucestershire was engraved by Emanuel Bowen for John Owens Britannia Depicta, a pocket road book derived from Ogilbys innovative atlas of strip maps first published in 1675. Bowen & Owenss work first appeared in 1720 and proved extremely popular; there were numerous editions over the next forty years. Condition & Materials Copper engraving, 18 x 12 cm, recent hand colour, b w strip maps on verso.