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Auction 160, Lot 399

"La Giammaica", Zatta, Antonio

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1785 (circa)

Publication: Atlante Novissimo

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.9 x 12.6 inches
42.9 x 32 cm
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This handsome map of Jamaica shows the 18 parishes along with towns, roads, and topography. The map is from the Italian edition of Mitchell's map of the British Settlements in North America. However, this map of Jamaica is unique to the Zatta edition and is not found on any other variant of Mitchell's important map. The map is presented as a scroll-like inset within wider borders and is graced with a compass rose.

References: Shirley (BL Atlases) T.ZAT-1a Vol. 4 #36.

Condition: A

On a watermarked sheet with a light damp stain that just enters the neatline at bottom.

Estimate: $160 - $190

Sold for: $120

Closed on 11/16/2016

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