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Auction 128, Lot 453

"A Map of the Island of Tobago, Drawn from an Actual Survey", Bowen, Thomas

Subject: Lesser Antilles, Tobago

Period: 1779 (dated)

Publication: Gentleman's Magazine

Color: Black & White

Size:
9.5 x 7.5 inches
24.1 x 19.1 cm
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An attractive, small map fully engraved with much detail on the island. The island is partitioned into seven divisions, each identifying the number of acres and estates. Near Rocky Bay is a notation about the location of King Roufsels People, referring to a small group of Amerindians, the remaining indigenous people of Tobago. Soundings and shoals are marked in the harbors, and the map is oriented with a nice compass rose. Two distance scales at lower right.

References: Jolly GENT-262; Sellers & Van Ee #2112.

Condition: B+

Folding, as issued, with full margins. A little faint offsetting from magazine text at right and in a narrow band along left neatline, light stain line along upper margin.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $75

Closed on 5/20/2009

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