Bowen & Owen’s Map of Bedfordshire wale Earlier Roman and Anglo-Saxon names

Earlier Roman and Anglo-Saxon names relate to the production of salt

but of particular interest is the schematic map

map of Bradford

ye Borough of Southwark and the Country Near Ten Miles Round

forming a complete guide for the traveller and tourist

Bowen & Owen’s Map of Bedfordshire wale Earlier Roman and Anglo-Saxon namesThis map of Bedforshire 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, black and white strip maps on verso.