London: Knapton, James, 1697. Map. Uncolored engraving. Image measures 6" x 11.25". Page measures 7.25" x 11.75". Map of southern North America, Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America. Includes an inset map of the Isles of Cape Verd and an enormous "Gallapagos" Islands along the equator. From 'A New Voyage around the World', Volume I of 'Voyages and Descriptions in Three Parts, viz.' by Captain William Dampier. Dotted line on map indicates Dampier's route. In very..... More

Bahamas. Authentic official signed portrait photograph of the nation of Bahamas first Prime Minister, "Lynden Pindling", 8" x 10", black and white, depicting President Pindling seated next to a mounted plaque of the Bahamian Coat of Arms. Excellent condition. "The Father of the Nation" of the Bahamas, having led it to majority role on January 10, 1967 and to independence on July 10, 1973. His reputation became somewhat tarnished in later years when it was revealed that he accepted millions..... More

Pierre-Francois Tardieu. Map. Engraving with modern hand coloring. Image measures 12.5 x 16.75 inches. Sheet measures 17 x 22 inches. In very good condition. Beautiful early map of Florida and Georgia, western Louisiana, southern parts of the Carolinas and the Bahamas. The interior of Florida was not yet mapped with distortions to Baie du St. Espirit. Pierre Francois Tardieu (1711-1771) came from a family of engravers and map makers based in Paris. This map was engraved by Jean Emmanuel Jerome..... More