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Auction 192, Lot 346
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"A New Map of the Caribbee Islands in America", Anon.

Subject: Lesser Antilles

Period: 1761 (dated)

Publication: Smollet's Continuation of the History of England

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.3 x 9.7 inches
18.5 x 24.6 cm
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This attractive chart presents the West Indies from the eastern portion of Hispaniola to include the Little Antilles, Trinidad and a portion of northern South America. Legend identifies colonial ownership and lands conquered by England. The seas are fully engraved with arrows indicating the prevailing winds. A handsome small map of the Caribbean published near the end of the French and Indian War.

References: Sellers & Van Ee #1725.

Condition: B+

Issued folding on watermarked paper with a 1.75" edge tear at right and a tiny binding tear at left both closed on verso with archival materials.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $80

Closed on 4/26/2023

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