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Auction 166, Lot 349

"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands", Carey & Lea

Subject: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Period: 1822 (circa)

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

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.9 x 10.3 inches
42.9 x 26.2 cm
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The map is on a full folio sheet (21.4 x 17.6") with English text giving a brief description of the islands, chief towns, population, government, and history. It shows good detail along the coastline with little inland information. The map is colored to show the possessions of the English, Dutch, and Spanish. Engraved by Kneass.

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Condition: A

On a bright sheet with a few archivally repaired edge tears and a couple of printer's creases at top.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 2/14/2018

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