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A Correct Drawing of the North Pole and of all the countries...
Geographer
Emanuel Bowen
(1694-1767)
Inscriptionsh. d.: Vol. II page 377; cartouche : A / correct draught / of the / North Pole / and of all the Countries / hitherto Discovered, intercepted / between the Pole and the Parallel / of 50 Degrees. Exhibiting the / Most Remarkable Tracts of our / English Navigators / in their several attempts to find / out the North East and North West / Passages. Drawn from the most / approv'd modern Maps and / Charts, and adjusted by / Astronl Observations / by Eman: Bowen / Geographer to His Majesty.
Date
1752
Medium / Technique
Ink on paper
Intaglio
Intaglio
DimensionsHeight: 41.2 cm (16 1/4 in.)
Image width: 44.2 cm (17 3/8 in.)
Width: 49.7 cm (19 9/16 in.)
Image height: 39 cm (15 3/8 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Surveying & Navigational T&E - Navigational Equipment
Origin
London, Greater London, England, Europe
Object Number1979.267
DivisionArchives - Maps and Plans
CollectionStewart
Status
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