Caribbean Sea Central America Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola Bahamas 1793 Doolittle map
Caribbean Sea Central America Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola Bahamas 1793 Doolittle map Caribbean Sea Central America Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola Bahamas 1793 Doolittle map Caribbean Sea Central America Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola Bahamas 1793 Doolittle map Caribbean Sea Central America Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola Bahamas 1793 Doolittle map Caribbean Sea Central America Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola Bahamas 1793 Doolittle map Caribbean Sea Central America Cuba Jamaica Hispaniola Bahamas 1793 Doolittle map
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West 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].