An attractive map of the islands flanked 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. Text at bottom further describes the climate, island groups, population and religious affiliations. Drawn by Fielding Lucas and engraved by Young & Delleker. On a full sheet with English text measuring 21.9 x 17.5".

See also lot 705 for Phillips & LeGear's A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress with Bibliographical Notes that notes this map.

References: Phillips (Atlases) #1177-39.

Condition: A

Contemporary color with several printer's creases at left and a couple of tiny holes along the centerfold.