Subject: Suriname & Guyana
Period: 1769 (circa)
Publication: Hedendaagsche Historie of Tegenwoordige Staat van Amerika…
Color: Hand Color
Size:
15.6 x 13.1 inches
39.6 x 33.3 cm
Handsome and very detailed map of the Dutch colonies of Suriname and Berbice. The plans show the rich plantations, roads and villages. Inset at top is a large plan of Paramaribo, the capital of Suriname. The chart is oriented with north at bottom by two compass roses.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.TIR-1a #17.
Condition: A
A clean and bright example issued folding, now flattened. There is a hint of offsetting and light toning along the edges of the sheet.