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Cuba Jamaica and Puerto Rico.

  • ARTIST: J. H. Colton

  • PUBLISHER: Published by J. H. Colton and Company. New York.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving handcolored,

    DATE: 1855.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 3/4 x 15 13/16" (32.9 x 40 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: This map, "Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico" This map created by J. H. Colton, is part of Plate No. 57 from Colton's Atlas of the World. It features a prominent display of Cuba, with Puerto Rico shown as a smaller inset at the lower left. <br><br> The map also includes detailed illustrations of the lower Bahamas and the Florida Keys, providing a clear view of the coastal geography of this crucial Caribbean region. This detailed mapping underscores the strategic and economic significance of these islands during the era, highlighting their roles in maritime navigation and trade.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 16.25 x 19 inch archival mylar for handling.

  • CONDITION: Good condition. Original hand coloring

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