Subject: Caribbean
Period: 1769 (circa)
Publication: Hedendaagsche Historie, of Tegenwordige Staat van Amerika
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18.1 x 13.8 inches
46 x 35.1 cm
A fine, interesting chart of the Caribbean, also showing part of Florida, the Yucatan, and Central America. Even small islands are well-represented and navigational hazards are marked. Major sea routes are noted as well as the direction of the prevailing winds. Title cartouche and two compass roses decorate the chart. Engraved by J. Condet.
References: Shirley (BL Atlases) G.TIR-1a #19.
Condition: A
A dark impression issued folding on a bright sheet with minor offsetting, soiling along the left edge of the sheet, and a faint dampstain that is only visible in the bottom right blank margin.