Britannica Depicta or Ogilby Improv'd; Being a Correct Coppy of Mr. Ogilby's Actual Survey of all ye Direct & Principal Cross Roads of England and Wales: Wherein are exactly Delineated & Engraven All ye Cities Towns Villages Churches Seats &c.

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London: Tho. Bowles 1720. 8vo. (20 x 13.5 cm.). Full sprinkled suede with blind panels on both front & rear boards. Spine with morocco titling label. Comprising engrv. title-page set within an illustrated border 4pp. of contents and 273 full-page copper-plate engraved maps mostly depicting the armorial crest of the various boroughs/towns. 1st edition of Ogilby's famous atlas entirely complete and all published. NOTE: Emanuel Bowen was probably England's most influential mapmaker in the 18th century and the fine engraving and minute detail displayed in these maps is a reflection of his skill.