Item #291874 Grenada; Divided into its Parishes Surveyed By Order of His Excellency Governor Scott, and Engraved by Thomas Jefferys Geographer to the King. Thomas JEFFERYS.

Grenada; Divided into its Parishes Surveyed By Order of His Excellency Governor Scott, and Engraved by Thomas Jefferys Geographer to the King

London: Robert Sayer.

Map in frame. Engraving with original hand coloring. Measures 24 3/4" x 30 3/4".

This scarce map of Grenada by Thomas Jefferys depicts the Caribbean island in splendid detail. It notes the various division throughout as well as buildings, forts, and roads. Rivers, elevation, and other important topographic features are noted as well. Relief shown by hachures; depths by sounding. The hilly island is known as the 'spice island of the west', due to numerous nutmeg producing areas. Extra folds throughout map, otherwise good condition.

Thomas Jefferys (1710-1771) was one of the most important and prolific mapmakers of his era with particular focus on North America.

Robert Sayer (1725-1794) was an important English publisher of maps, portraits, and nautical engravings. Partnering with John Bennett around the 1760s, the two published the works of well-known cartographers such as Kitchen, Jefferys, Belling, d'Anville and others. This beautiful, large-scale map is an impressive example of his work.

Binding: Framed
Language: English

Price: $700.00

Item #291874

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