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Auction 202, Lot 304

"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:
16.6 x 13.5 inches
42.2 x 34.3 cm
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This highly detailed map of the island identifies towns, churches, sugar works, and indigo works. The map also locates numerous place names along the coast as well as rivers, roads, forests and topography. Features insets at bottom "A Draught of the Harbour of Port Antonio & St. Francis..." and "A Draught of Port Royal, or Kingston Harbor..." at bottom. Both insets are filled with soundings and shoals to aid in navigation. Adorned by a decorative title cartouche and compass rose.

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

Condition: B+

A crisp impression on paper with a Strasbourg Bend & Lily watermark. There is minor offsetting and a bit of foxing along the centerfold.

Estimate: $160 - $190

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Closed on 2/12/2025

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