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

Subject: Jamaica

Period: 1783 (circa)

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Color: Hand Color

Size:
12.3 x 8.3 inches
31.2 x 21.1 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 and a block-style title cartouche with garland in the opposite corner.

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 crisp impression on a bright sheet with a hint of printer's ink residue at top right.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Current High Bid:
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Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $50

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