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Auction 143, Lot 340

"Insula Iamaicae", Morden, Robert

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1680 (circa)

Publication: Geography Rectified

Color: Hand Color

Size:
5 x 4.3 inches
12.7 x 10.9 cm
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This miniature map of Jamaica shows the island divided into 14 parishes, identified by a lettered key, and coastal place names. A simple compass rose and strapwork title cartouche decorate the map. On a full sheet of English text (6.0 x 7.8") describing the island.

References: King (2nd Edition) pp. 148-49; Shirley (BL Atlases) T.MORD-2a #58.

Condition: A

Watermarked paper with marginal soiling.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $110

Closed on 2/13/2013

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