Catalog Archive
Auction 157, Lot 382
Print View

"A New & Accurate Map of the Island of Jamaica. Divided into Its Principal Parishes. Drawn from Surveys, and Regulated by Astronl. Observatns.", Bowen, Emanuel

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1747 (circa)

Publication: A Complete System of Geography...

Color: Black & White

Size:
16.5 x 13.4 inches
41.9 x 34 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

This highly detailed map of the island shows towns, churches, sugar works and indigo works. Surrounded by place names along the coast, the map identifies rivers, roads, forests and topography. Includes insets at bottom "A Draught of the Harbour of Port Antonio & St. Francis..." and "A Draught of Port Royal, or Kingston Harbor..." Both insets are filled with soundings and shoals to aid in navigation.

References: McCorkle (18th c. Geography Books) #17-36 (Vol II); Shirley (BL Atlases) T.BOW-2a #66.

Condition: B+

Light toning along the centerfold with a few damp stains confined to the sheet edges.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Unsold

Closed on 5/4/2016

Archived

About Us

Old World Auctions specializes in genuine antique maps, atlases and decorative graphics originating between the 14th and 19th centuries.

Read more about us...

Recent Articles

More...

General Info

Contact Info

3850 Gaskins Road, Suite 220
Henrico, VA 23233 (USA)
Phone: 804 290 8090
Email: info@oldworldauctions.com

© 2025 - All Rights Reserved |Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice | Sitemap