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Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Jamaica.

  • ARTIST: Fielding Lucas, Jr.

  • PUBLISHER: Published by H C. Carey & I. Lea, Philadelphia.

  • MEDIUM: Handcolored copper plate engraving,

    DATE: 1822 (1823).

  • EDITION SIZE: 16 1/2 x 20 1/2" (420 x 518 mm) including text.

  • DESCRIPTION: A fine map from Carey and Lea's "A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas." The text gives a "historical sketch," as well as describing the boundaries, rivers, mines, climate, civil divisions and population, chief towns, commerce, inland communication, religion, and government. Drawn by J. Finlayson.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition. Some soft staining in the upper corners. Short tear in lower margin, just into text. Original hand coloring.

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  • CATEGORIES: Maps