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Auction 120, Lot 373

"[Lot of 7 - Caribbean]"

Subject: Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean

Period: 1778-1840 (circa)

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Attractive group of material related to the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean.

1) St. Lucia in the West Indies taken Possession of by Admiral Barrington…1778. Black and white engraving of ships surrounded by elaborate border (8.3 x 12").
2) Map of the West India Islands, by James Wyld, London, 1840. Outline color. (10.8 x 8.8")
3) West India Islands, by John Tallis. From tip of Florida to Colombia. Vignettes include Kingston, Jamaica, from the Commercial Rooms. Outline color. (13 x 10")
4) West IndiesBlack and white engraving (9.75 x 8").
5) West Indies by T. G. Bradford, circa 1840. Inset of Bermuda, original outline color (14 x 11").
6) Map of the Gulf of Mexico, the Islands and Countries adjacent. For the Rev. Dr. Robertson's History of America. London, 1821. B/W. Foxing, fold tear. (17.5 x 10.5")
7) Arcipelago Colombiano cioe Le Isole Lucaje Le Grand e Piccole Antille. Ediz. Di Girolamo Tasso Venezia 1834. Hand colored with Italian text on three sides (Map 12.8 x 10.3").

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Condition: B

Some scattered foxing, minor marginal tears and creases. Map 4 with old quill and ink route, date and name.

Estimate: $150 - $200

Sold for: $160

Closed on 7/18/2007

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