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BOWEN, Emanuel (d. 1767). A Complete Atlas, or a Distinct View of the Known World. London: William Innys et al, 1752.
2o (462 x 287 mm). 68 hand-colored engraved maps, including 46 double-page (ink stamps on versos, some loose in binding at beginning, some creasing and pale spotting). Contemporary quarter calf (covers detached, worn).
One of several popular works issued by this prolific English engraver, printseller and bookseller. Phillips Atlases 614.
[With:]
Another copy, with the 68 maps uncolored (ink stamps on versos, old ink and pencil numbering in margins). Contemporary calf (worn). (2)
2o (462 x 287 mm). 68 hand-colored engraved maps, including 46 double-page (ink stamps on versos, some loose in binding at beginning, some creasing and pale spotting). Contemporary quarter calf (covers detached, worn).
One of several popular works issued by this prolific English engraver, printseller and bookseller. Phillips Atlases 614.
[With:]
Another copy, with the 68 maps uncolored (ink stamps on versos, old ink and pencil numbering in margins). Contemporary calf (worn). (2)
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This lot has no reserve.