Jamaica Caribbean Island Kingston Port Royal British Colony 1780 Bonne map

Jamaica Caribbean Island Kingston Port Royal British Colony 1780 Bonne map

Carte de L'Isle de la Jamaique.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Caribbean Islands, Jamaica, British Colonies, West Indies, Kingston, Port Royal).

Issued c. 1780, Paris by Bonne.

Fine 18th century engraved map with attractive hand color.

Remains a nice looking example with a pleasing age patina. Note how the ink used in the original hand number written at top left has stained the paper around over the past 240 years. Any further age related issues are minor and easy to overlook or forgive.

Original center fold as issued.

Sheet Measures c. 14" H x 9 3/4" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 12 1/2" H x 8 3/8" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1.

[R34193].