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"A Draught of the Harbours of Port Royal and Kingston, in Jamaica. With the Fortifications Correctly Laid Down; also all the Keys and Shoals Adjacent", Bew, John

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1782 (dated)

Publication: Political Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:

14.6 x 10.25 inches
37.1 x 26 cm

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A highly detailed, copper engraved map shows the topography, plantations, roads, towns, and military fortifications of this part of Jamaica. In the harbor, reefs, moorings and soundings are shown. A simple compass rose and scale of miles are also featured. Engraved by John Lodge.

References: Jolly POL-47.

Condition: B+

Nice impression with wide, original margins. Binding edge trim has paper laid in with tear from edge trim closed on verso. There are a couple repairs to fold separations on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $250

Closed on 7/18/2007

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"A Draught of the Harbours of Port Royal and Kingston, in Jamaica. With the Fortifications Correctly Laid Down; also all the Keys and Shoals Adjacent", Bew, John

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1782 (dated)

Publication: Political Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:

14.6 x 10.25 inches
37.1 x 26 cm

A highly detailed, copper engraved map shows the topography, plantations, roads, towns, and military fortifications of this part of Jamaica. In the harbor, reefs, moorings and soundings are shown. A simple compass rose and scale of miles are also featured. Engraved by John Lodge.

References: Jolly POL-47.

Condition: B+

Nice impression with wide, original margins. Binding edge trim has paper laid in with tear from edge trim closed on verso. There are a couple repairs to fold separations on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $250

Closed on 7/18/2007

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"A Draught of the Harbours of Port Royal and Kingston, in Jamaica. With the Fortifications Correctly Laid Down; also all the Keys and Shoals Adjacent", Bew, John

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1782 (dated)

Publication: Political Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:

14.6 x 10.25 inches37.1 x 26 cm

A highly detailed, copper engraved map shows the topography, plantations, roads, towns, and military fortifications of this part of Jamaica. In the harbor, reefs, moorings and soundings are shown. A simple compass rose and scale of miles are also featured. Engraved by John Lodge.

References: Jolly POL-47.

Condition: B+

Nice impression with wide, original margins. Binding edge trim has paper laid in with tear from edge trim closed on verso. There are a couple repairs to fold separations on verso.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Sold for: $250

Closed on 7/18/2007

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14.6 x 10.25 inches
37.1 x 26 cm