Caribbean Sea Central America Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola Bahamas 1793 Doolittle map
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & PrintsWest Indies According the Best Authorities.
(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, North America, Caribbean Islands, Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Bahamas).
Issued 1793, Boston by Thomas & Andrews for Morse. Engraved by Amos Doolittle.
Uncommon late 18th century engraved map which according to Wheat & Brun is the first Morse map of the West Indies. Only the fourth map of the West Indies published within the United States.
Well toned and age spotted, but still a nice looking example, top blank margin trimmed at a slight angle cutting slightly inside the neat line at top right edge. A pleasing age patina, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.
Original fold lines as issued.
Sheet measures c. 8 1/2" H x 13" W.
Engraved area measures c. 8" H x 12" W.
Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.
[R29319].