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Antique British Map of the Caribbean Sea & West Indies
Antique British Map of the Caribbean Sea & West Indies
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  • Map: "West India Islands and Caribbean Sea. Sheet 1 comprising Florida Strait, Bahama Islands, and the Greater Antilles compiled from the most recent surveys 1876, with corrections to 1914. [1926]" Antique British Chart of the Caribbean Sea and West Indies
  • Maker: British Admiralty Hydrographical Office
  • Publication Date: 1926
  • Geographic Area: United States
  • Body of Water: Caribbean Sea
  • Condition: Very good. On strong modern paper with one or two very light smudges.
  • Coloring: None except aids-to-navigation are highlighted in orange ink.
  • Engraver: Davies and Company SIZE: 38 " x 25 "

    West India Islands and Caribbean Sea. Sheet 1 comprising Florida Strait, Bahama Islands, and the Greater Antilles compiled from the most recent surveys 1876, with corrections to 1914. [1926]. Spectacularly large early 20th century sea chart of south Florida and the Caribbean. Points in the USA include towns south of Orlando: Tampa, Cape Canaveral, Key West , Lake O-kee-cho-bee, and much more. Includes the islands of Jamaica, Cuba, Hispaniola, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos. Hundreds of soundings and navigational hazards are identified. Later edition of a British Admiralty chart first engraved and published from London in 1876. Bold dark lithographed print retains the cartographic look and style of the late 19th century. More recent charts do not display the character of this beauty. Oval logo of the British Hydrographical office at upper right. Price when sold was three shillings. Chart number 761. Sold by J.D. Potter.

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  • Condition
    Very good. On strong modern paper with one or two very light smudges.
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