1829 Johnson (2 results)

No binding. Condition: Excellent. Excellent. Dissected and mounted on linen for folding. Size: Height 26.75 x width 29.75 inches. This is J. Johnson's rare 1829 folding map of Antigua, published by Smtih, Elder, and Co. It holds both cartographic and historical significance, being the only major map of Antigua produced between 1793 and 1852, and, having been issued on the eve of the abolition of slavery, capturing the island in the late stages of the plantation slavery economy. Date: 1829 (dated) Note: Waning Days of Antigua's Plantation Economy. References: National Archives U.K.: CO 700/ANTIGUA10; Kapp, K., 'The Printed Maps of Antigua, 1689-1899', in in R.V. Tooley (ed.), The Map Collector's Circle, no. 55 (1969), no. 65; Penfold, P.A. Map and Plans in the Public Record Office: 2. America and West Indies (London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1974), no. 3051, p. 533. With the book: OCLC: 14510282. Watkinson Library, Trinity College (Dublin): FOLIO F2035 .J6; S.P. Lohia Collection (private holding): 5605.…

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1912 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 358 Language: English Pages: 358.…