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A Hand-colored Map from Carey and Lea's "A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas." In Fine condition. The text describes the boundaries, climate, rivers, chief towns, civil divisions and population. The map was drawn by F. Lucas Jr. and engraved by Young & Delleker. A nice, bright impression with typical age toning. Measures: 16.5 x 20.5 inches (420 x 518 mm) including text, plus margins. "The best atlas of early nineteenth century America." With the French part of the island, to the west, shown in pink and the Spanish part in yellow. With the history of unrest on the island described in the text below the map: "Hayti (sic) was recently divided into two distinct governments, under tow rival chiefs, president Petion, and king Christophe; the former, occupying the south-western part of the island, and the latter, the north western part. These chiefs are now both dead, and the island has become the theatre of new revolutions. Publication Reference: P1373a; Howes C133, Rumsey. Seller Inventory # 010803
Title: Geographical, Statistical, and Historical ...
Publisher: Published by Carey & Lea, Philadelphia
Publication Date: 1822
Illustrator: Fielding Lucas, Jr.
Condition: Very Good
Seller: Curtis Wright Maps, Berwyn, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Compelling copperplate engraving of the short lived unification of the island of Hispaniola. Sheet Width (in) 22 Sheet Height (in) 17.5 Condition Description Moderate discoloration and spotting along the vertical centerfold, and some darkening to the sheet from the impression of the plate. A bit of soiling in the upper margin, but overall the map remains in good to very good condition. Seller Inventory # 1493
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints, ABAA, Garrison, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: Very good condition. Fine original engraved map of the island of Hispaniola (Haiti), from the first edition of Carey and Lea's 'A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas, being a Guide to the History of North and South America, and the West Indies . to the Year 1822', the best atlas of nineteenth century America. With the French part of the island, to the west, shown in pink and the Spanish part in yellow. With the history of unrest on the island described in the text below the map: "Hayti (sic) was recently divided into two distinct governments, under tow rival chiefs, president Petion, and king Christophe; the former, occupying the south-western part of the island, and the latter, the north western part. These chiefs are now both dead, and the island has become the theatre of new revolutions". A very vibrant, strong impression. Howe's C133. Image size: 20 3/4 x 16 1/2" on paper 22 1/4 x 17 1/2". Seller Inventory # 15987
Quantity: 1 available