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  • John Bowles (British 1709 - 1779), "A New and Exact Map of America Laid Down from the Latest Observations and Discoveries", circa 1750, Two sheet map engraving of the "Representation of the Customs and Habits of the N...
    Jan. 01, 2024

    John Bowles (British 1709 - 1779), "A New and Exact Map of America Laid Down from the Latest Observations and Discoveries", circa 1750, Two sheet map engraving of the "Representation of the Customs and Habits of the N...

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    John Bowles (British 1709 - 1779) "A New and Exact Map of America Laid Down from the Latest Observations and Discoveries", circa 1750 Two sheet map engraving of the "Representation of the Customs and Habits of the Native Virginians, the North Pole, Several Representations of the Customs and Manners of the Natives of Diverse Parts of America" 23" x 38" Condition: aging, yellowing to paper, undulation, center folds, some fading

    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
  • John Bowles (1701-1779)
    Dec. 06, 2023

    John Bowles (1701-1779)

    Est: £300 - £500

    John Bowles (1701-1779) Seven hand-coloured engravings five of maritime subjects including examples after Peter Monamy 27 x 37cm; together with A pair of views of St Petersburg on the River Neva 25 x 41cm (7) All identically framed 40 x 50cm

    Cheffins
  • John Bowles,  Eight Views of London
    Jul. 19, 2023

    John Bowles,  Eight Views of London

    Est: £400 - £600

    John Bowles,  British 1701-1779-  Eight Views of London: the Royal Hospital at Chelsea & the Rotunda Raneleigh [sic.] Gardens; A View from Richmond Hill up the River; the Royal Palace of Hampton Court; Inside View of the Royal Exchange at London; Greenwich Hospital; Westminster Bridge from Stangate Stairs; A View of Richmond in Surry [sic.] from the Star and Garter; View of London taken from the Bowling Green at Islington;  hand-coloured engravings, inscribed as titled, each 21.5 x 38 cm., eight (8).  Provenance:  Private Collection, UK.  Note:  Bowles's views of London provide fascinating insights into Georgian London, effectively brought to life by his bright strokes of handcolouring.

    Roseberys
  • After John Bowles (1701-1779), A View of
    May. 19, 2023

    After John Bowles (1701-1779), A View of

    Est: £60 - £80

    After John Bowles (1701-1779), A View of the Landing the New England Forces in ye Expedition against Cape Breton, 1745. When after a Siege of 40 days the Town and Fortress of Louisbourg and the important Territories thereto belonging were recover'd to the British Empire..., originally published by Black Horse in Cornhill, London, August 1747, American and Canadian Interest, 37 by 48cm, framed, provenance: given to a friend from Charlestown New Hampshire 1947 after the war, inscribed note on back of frame

    Kinghams Auctioneers
  • John Bowles (c.1701-1779) - The East Prospect of London Southwark and the Bridge; The West Prospect of London Southwark and the Bridge. [c.1733].
    Jul. 30, 2020

    John Bowles (c.1701-1779) - The East Prospect of London Southwark and the Bridge; The West Prospect of London Southwark and the Bridge. [c.1733].

    Est: £2,500 - £3,500

    John Bowles (c.1701-1779) BOWLES, John (c.1701-1779). The East Prospect of London Southwark and the Bridge; The West Prospect of London Southwark and the Bridge. London: printed and sold by John Bowles at the Black Horse in Cornhill, [c.1733]. Large dual-panorama of London, with unusual bird's-eye views extending along the Thames showing both sides of London Bridge. Bowles's vision is a greatly updated rendering of two similar views originally engraved by Sutton Nicholls and published by Henry Overton in about 1718. With their viewpoints from the centre of the Thames, the panoramas show the distinctive nature of post-Great Fire London, illustrating both the western and eastern ends of Wren's St Paul's Cathedral, the Monument, and the large number of churches either built or under construction. The theatres on the south bank, torn down by the Puritans in 1644-1645, have been replaced by tenements, and the two cities of London and Westminster can be seen encroaching on one another. Yet the surrounding fields of the countryside are still in close proximity to the city; the windmills at Whitechapel and at St George's Fields, Southwark, testament to flour-making for the urban population adjacent to the rural agriculture. This print appears in a number of states; the present lot is a later variant indicated by the Cornhill imprint. Bowles moved from Cheapside to this new address in 1733. Large engraving of 2 panormas on 2 joined sheets, extending from Westminster in the west to Greenwich in the east, titles and numbered key under each panorama, numerous large ships in the Pool of London, and smaller water craft on the rest of the Thames, 590 x 984mm (plate mark), 650 x 1046mm (sheet), framed and glazed.

    Christie's
  • John Bowles, (British, 1701-1779), 7 plates representing Fables of Aesop, from Versailles Illustrated, c. 1726, engravings, framed dime
    Jul. 28, 2019

    John Bowles, (British, 1701-1779), 7 plates representing Fables of Aesop, from Versailles Illustrated, c. 1726, engravings, framed dime

    Est: $100 - $150

    John Bowles (British, 1701-1779) 7 plates representing Fables of Aesop, from Versailles Illustrated, c. 1726 engravings includes final plates aa; bb; cc; dd; ee; ff; z. framed dimensions 12 1/4 x 65in (31 x 165cm) Provenance: Property from a Private Collector, Hollywood, California.

    Andrew Jones Auctions
  • Superb 18th Century Gulliver’s Travels Large Printed Poster/Handbill Circa
    Feb. 28, 2017

    Superb 18th Century Gulliver’s Travels Large Printed Poster/Handbill Circa

    Est: £340 - £380

    Superb 18th Century Gulliver’s Travels Large Printed Poster/Handbill Circa 1726 - 32 being an advert for Prints of characters featured in Gulliver’s Travels printed by John Bowles (1701 – 1779) a noted map and printer, in verse and doggerel. Surrounding the verse is a number of allegorical figures on the theme of Gulliver’s Travels. (Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift was one of the first popular children’s books and an instant best seller going through four print runs with several publishers within its first year and often in print ever since. We see first editions of this book offered for sale between £25,000 to £40,000. But have never seen this advertising handbill). Large size of 29 x 26cm approx.

    Mullocks Specialist Auctioneers
  • JOHN BOWLES (1701-1779) British, After GIOVANNI AN
    Sep. 16, 2015

    JOHN BOWLES (1701-1779) British, After GIOVANNI AN

    Est: £40 - £60

    JOHN BOWLES (1701-1779) British, After GIOVANNI ANTONIO CANAL, known as CANALETTO (1697-1768) Italian A View of Northumberland House, Charing Cross & C. Etching laid on canvas Originally published 1753, re-published 12th May 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London 40 x 26.5 cm, framed and glazed

    Rowley Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers
  • BOWLES, JOHN (1701-1779).Versailles Illustrated; or, Divers Views of the Several Parts of the Royal Palace of Versailles.London: Bowles, ca. 1726.
    Dec. 04, 2014

    BOWLES, JOHN (1701-1779).Versailles Illustrated; or, Divers Views of the Several Parts of the Royal Palace of Versailles.London: Bowles, ca. 1726.

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    BOWLES, JOHN (1701-1779). Versailles Illustrated; or, Divers Views of the Several Parts of the Royal Palace of Versailles. London: Bowles, ca. 1726. Oblong 2° ( 318 x 408 mm). Engraved pictorial title and 29 engraved plates by Bowles, showing fountains, water falls, statues and gardens (some browning and staining to title and some margins of plates, a few short marginal tears). Disbound in original wrappers; cloth portfolio. FIRST EDITION. The last 7 plates contain Fountains in the labyrinth at Versailles representing the Fables of Aesop. Cleveland Collections 394 (GC copy this copy).

    Christie's
  • John Bowles (British 1701-1779), A View of the Royal Palace of Hampton Court and A View of Westminster: Two Works
    Jun. 18, 2014

    John Bowles (British 1701-1779), A View of the Royal Palace of Hampton Court and A View of Westminster: Two Works

    Est: $200 - $400

    John Bowles (British 1701-1779) A View of the Royal Palace of Hampton Court and A View of Westminster: Two Works Each a hand-colored engraving, each circa 1760; each apparently in good condition. Each framed.* Frame size of each: 14-3/4 x 20-1/2 inProperty of Various Owners

    Weschler's
  • John Bowles (c.1701-1779) - The South Prospect of London and Westminster,
    Feb. 12, 2014

    John Bowles (c.1701-1779) - The South Prospect of London and Westminster,

    Est: £1,500 - £2,000

    John Bowles (c.1701-1779) - The South Prospect of London and Westminster, from Westminster Hall across to the Tower of London, including London Bridge, engraved plan-view, on 2 sheets, joined, with hand-colouring, laid down onto board support, [ circa 1722], 510 x 1190mm. (20 x 46 3/4 in).

    Dreweatts 1759
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