Subject: Havana & Matanzas, Cuba
Period: 1788 (dated)
Publication: West-India Atlas
Color: Hand Color
Size:
12.4 x 17.9 inches
31.5 x 45.5 cm
This sheet includes two well-engraved maps, each printed from a separate plate. At top is Havana harbor with the fortified town and surrounding area, including Morro Castle, the batteries, storehouse, powder magazines, and hospital. At bottom is Matanzas Bay, identifying the town, fort, plantations, "best anchoring ground" and "best watering place." There are numerous soundings and anchorages located in each map, as well as a compass rose. Although Sayer largely copied these two maps from Jefferys, Sayer greatly improved the shape of Havana Bay.
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Condition: A
Printed on a sturdy sheet with an "IV" watermark, a couple of minor spots, and light toning along the edges of the sheet.