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Auction 147, Lot 294

"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Jamaica", Carey & Lea

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1822 (circa)

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

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12 x 11.3 inches
30.5 x 28.7 cm
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This map of Jamaica is divided into the counties of Cornwall, Middlesex, and Surry and depicts the mountainous terrain, coastal towns, and major roads on the island. The map is surrounded by panels of English text with statistical and historical information on each of the islands. The full sheet is titled Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Jamaica, and measures 20.7 x 16.8". Drawn by J. Finlayson and engraved by P.E. Hamm.

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Condition: A

Nice impression on a sturdy sheet with original color and only a couple of faint spots in the image. A 1/4" tear at top has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $200 - $275

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Closed on 11/20/2013

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