Antique Map of Hungary and Transylvania by Emanuel Bowen, 1747

An original antique copper engraved map with original hand color, 1747, of Hungary and Transylvania by Emanuel Bowen. The cartouche at upper right reads "A New and Accurate Map of the Kingdom of Hungary and Principality of Transilvania with the Bordering Countries Drawn from the best Authorities assisted by the most approved Modern Maps. The whole being adjusted by Astronomical Observations By Eman. Bowen."

The map runs from Moravia and part of Poland in the north to part of Bosnia, Servia and Walakhia in the south, with Germany along the left edge. Upper Hungary, Lower Hungary and the Principality of Transylvania are lettered across it, with the Danube flowing past Vienna and Belgrade toward Widin, the Tisza and many tributaries, marshes and lakes, and hills drawn in profile. Borders are colored by hand in yellow, green and red. In the Banat a note reads "TEMESWAR C. Ceded to the House of Austria by the Treaty of Belgrade 1739." The title sits within an arch topped by a trophy of flags, axes and lances, flanked by two standing men: on the left a figure in a green coat, red cloak and fur cap with a feather, on the right a figure in a red coat with a blue cloak over his shoulder and a curved sword, beside a bird on a branch. Below the title are scale bars for "English Miles" and "Hungarian Miles 10 to a Degree", and a compass rose stands at the top of the map. Longitude east from London is marked along the bottom border.

Below the lower left corner of the border the plate number is engraved "No 30". A later number, 28, is printed in the top right corner of the sheet.

The map comes from A Complete System of Geography, published in London in 1747, where it is plate 30. Emanuel Bowen (1694 to 1767) was a London engraver and mapmaker.

The right edge is uneven in one place. Light uneven toning, browner towards the edges. Handling soiling along the left edge. Foxing over much of the margin. Slight wear at the bottom right and top right corners. Folding line as issued.

This is an original antique map, not a modern reproduction. This item is sold unframed.