Harris & Bowen - Pair of Maps of Asia & China New & Accurate Map of China

Harris & Bowen - Pair of Maps of Asia & China New & Accurate Map of China
This fascinating engraving is from John Harris's Navigantium atque Itinerantium Bibliotheca. Or, a Complete Collection of Voyages and Travels... The maps included in this work were mostly completed by Emanuel Bowen. This is the second edition of the work was published in London for T. Woodward between 1744 and 1748.

"A collection of all known voyages ... [Navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by Herman Moll, including a very good one of America. Also there is one of the world according to Mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of Australia together with parts of Tasmania and New Zealand. Among voyages included are those of Magellan, Drake, Cavendish, Schouten, Hawkins, Narbrough, and Dampier." (Hill)

Provenance: Lord Eliock (bookplate)


Paper Size ~ 18" by 16" (Fold Out)

The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. On the map of asia, there is some separation of the paper at the fold with archival tape to verso as well as some separation of the paper at the engraving line near the upper edge and fold. There may be some faint offset to the paper. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
~ 18" by 16" (Fold Out)