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Auction 187, Lot 313
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"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of the West Indies", Carey & Lea

Subject: Caribbean

Period: 1822 (circa)

Publication: A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
15.8 x 12.2 inches
40.1 x 31 cm
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An attractive map of the islands surrounded by text describing the history of the region and the voyages there by Christopher Columbus. Detail is mainly along the coastlines with place names, banks, reefs and shoals identified. The panels of text further describe climate, island groups, population and religious affiliations. Engraved by Young & Delleker.

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Condition: B+

A strong impression on a bright sheet with long centerfold separations that have been professionally repaired on verso. There is a small amount of loss along the centerfold in the Caribbean Sea and an archivally repaired 1.5" edge tear at top.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $100

Closed on 4/27/2022

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