"Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of the West Indies", Carey & Lea

An attractive map of the islands surrounded by text describing the history of the region and the voyages there by Christopher Columbus. Detail is mainly along the coastlines with place names, banks, reefs and shoals identified. The panels of text further describe climate, island groups, population and religious affiliations. Engraved by Young & Delleker.

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Condition: B+

A strong impression on a bright sheet with long centerfold separations that have been professionally repaired on verso. There is a small amount of loss along the centerfold in the Caribbean Sea and an archivally repaired 1.5" edge tear at top.