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Auction 194, Lot 334

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"Carte de l'Isle de la Jamaique", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1780 (circa)

Publication: Atlas de Toutes les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre

Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.6 x 8.4 inches
32 x 21.3 cm
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An attractive, engraved map of Jamaica with great topographical detail and locations of settlements, ports, and forts. The Blue Mountains, Montego Bay, Kingston (here called Kingstown) are noted as well as many other places of interest. Includes four distance scales at upper right.

Rigobert Bonne was an important French cartographer of the late 18th century. In 1773 he succeeded Jacques Bellin as the royal cartographer in the office of the Hydrographer at the Depot de la Marine. Working in his official capacity, Bonne compiled some of the most detailed and accurate maps of the period.

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Condition: A

A nice impression with a hint of toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $100 - $130

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Closed on 9/13/2023

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