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West India Islands , 1851

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Scope and Contents

Map shows the islands of the West Indies (Cuba, Santo Domingo, Puerto Rico, Jamaicathe Leeward and Windward Islands) surrounded by the southern tip of Florida, the Mosquito Coast and Colombia. Relief by harchures.

Vingnettes of the city of Kingston, Jamaica, a general view of boats near an island and a depiction of local islanders are shown along with the Seal of Jamaica. John Rapkin - cartographer

John Rapkin - engraver

H. Warren, J. Rogers - illustrators

J. & F. Tallis, New York - publisher

steel engraving, outlined in color

26 cm x 33 cm

1 : 9,200,000

Dates

  • Creation: 1851

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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