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Auction 175, Lot 282

"West Indies from the Best Authorities", Guthrie, William

Subject: Gulf of Mexico & Caribbean

Period: 1796 (circa)

Publication: A New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar...

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.6 x 7.4 inches
32 x 18.8 cm
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This map of the West Indies was engraved by John C. Russell. At this time Florida was divided into East and West Florida, with East Florida shown having two mountain ranges. The map also shows part of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. A key at upper right defines the European possessions in the Caribbean.

References: McCorkle (18th C. Geography) #173-23.

Condition: A

Issued folding with one small fold separation that has been closed on verso with archival tape.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $220

Closed on 11/13/2019

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