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"An Accurate Map of the Island of St. Christopher, Vulgarly Called St. Kits. Containing All the Towns, Parishes, Forts &c.", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: St. Kitts

Period: 1747 (circa)

Publication: A Complete System of Geography…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8.7 x 13.9 inches
22.1 x 35.3 cm

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This detailed map of St. Kitts is oriented with east at the top and depicts numerous small towns, parishes, and the topography of the island. The map is adorned with a baroque-style title cartouche. This map was printed on a sheet with a map of Bermuda, which has been separated in this example.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.BOW-2a #64.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a short, archivally repaired tear at top, minor manuscript notations in borders, and a soft extraneous crease. Remargined at left with a small portion of neatline replaced in facsimile.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 2/18/2015

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"An Accurate Map of the Island of St. Christopher, Vulgarly Called St. Kits. Containing All the Towns, Parishes, Forts &c.", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: St. Kitts

Period: 1747 (circa)

Publication: A Complete System of Geography…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8.7 x 13.9 inches
22.1 x 35.3 cm

This detailed map of St. Kitts is oriented with east at the top and depicts numerous small towns, parishes, and the topography of the island. The map is adorned with a baroque-style title cartouche. This map was printed on a sheet with a map of Bermuda, which has been separated in this example.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.BOW-2a #64.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a short, archivally repaired tear at top, minor manuscript notations in borders, and a soft extraneous crease. Remargined at left with a small portion of neatline replaced in facsimile.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 2/18/2015

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"An Accurate Map of the Island of St. Christopher, Vulgarly Called St. Kits. Containing All the Towns, Parishes, Forts &c.", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: St. Kitts

Period: 1747 (circa)

Publication: A Complete System of Geography…

Color: Hand Color

Size:

8.7 x 13.9 inches22.1 x 35.3 cm

This detailed map of St. Kitts is oriented with east at the top and depicts numerous small towns, parishes, and the topography of the island. The map is adorned with a baroque-style title cartouche. This map was printed on a sheet with a map of Bermuda, which has been separated in this example.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.BOW-2a #64.

Condition: B+

A nice impression with a short, archivally repaired tear at top, minor manuscript notations in borders, and a soft extraneous crease. Remargined at left with a small portion of neatline replaced in facsimile.

Estimate: $220 - $250

Sold for: $160

Closed on 2/18/2015

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8.7 x 13.9 inches
22.1 x 35.3 cm