Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Hispaniola, or St. Domingo
Philadelphia: Carey & Lea, 1822.
Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 11 3/4" x 18 1/4", sheet measures 17 1/2" x 21 1/4"
Nicely detailed map of the island of Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic). Features information pertaining to history, climate and culture, in text below the map, and on accompanying text sheet included. From "A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas..." of 1822. In good condition, with one small chip to upper left margin. Otherwise clean and bright.
The Philadelphia-based firm of Carey & Lea of Philadelphia was one of the most important publishers in the early 19th-century United States. Run by Henry Carey (1793-1879) and Isaac Lea (1792-1886), the company worked with both books and maps, specializing particularly in political commentary. Their "Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas," first published in 1822, not only contained some of the earliest maps of western states being admitted to the Union, it also provided ample information on each states %u2013 providing an invaluable window into the nation's history.
Illustrator: Young & Delleker
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $300.00
Item #336567