Bowles's new one-sheet map of Asia, divided into its empires, kingdoms, states, and other subdivisions

infoBowles, John; 1795

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A late 18th century map of Asia published in London by John Bowles, with regions indicated by colour. Central Borneo is labelled ‘Part inhabited by the Biayos’, which is seen on many contemporary maps, often with the comment ‘a savage people’.

Details
Date
1795
Map Maker
Bowles, John
Printer/Publisher
Bowles & Carver
Publication Location
London
Attributes

Compass Rose

Longitude and Latitude

Scale

Insets

Inset Map

Cartouche

Features

River

Race/Ethnicity

Reef

Shoal

Library Catalogue

Alternative Title
Bowles' new one-sheet map of Asia
New one-sheet map of Asia
Published/Created Date
[1794?]
Publication Place
London :
Publisher
Printed for the proprietors, Bowles & Carver, no. 69 St. Paul's church yard,
Description
Includes inset of "New Holland" [i.e. Australia].
On verso: 39.
Relief shown pictorially.
Extent
1 map : hand col. ; 47 x 55 cm.
Extent of Digitization
Complete work digitized.
Scale
Scale [ca. 1:24,000,000].
Coordinates
24000000 and a
Language
English
Call Number
50 1794
Container / Volume Information
BRBL_00272
Format
cartographic
Genre
Maps
Resource Type
Maps, Atlases & Globes
Subject (Geographic)
Asia--Maps--Early works to 1800
Access
Public
Rights
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement
Orbis ID
6446157
Object ID (OID)
15502105

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