Original
lithographed map of the Bermuda Islands, in full printed color
by parish, printed more than 120 years ago.
- The map labels Gallows Island, today known as Gibbet
Island, from its use as the place where runaway slaves were gibbetted, or hung
as punishment for trying to escape.
- Among the other named places
and features are the Channel to Hamilton Harbor,
Port Royal Bay, Harrington Sound, Admiralty House, the Ducking Stool,
Swing Bridge on Long Bird Island, Naval Tanks at Tobacco Bay, Wreck
Hill, Horse Ferry at Walford Island, Pembroke Marshes, Salt Kettle,
Devonshire Fort, Castle Harbor, Hamilton, Somerset, Penisoon Hall, Murray
Anchorage, and the Southampton Light House and Telegraph Station.
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The map was published by George Franklin Cram, Chicago, in 1900. The image area
measures 25.4 x
33.5 cm [10"
x 13¼"].
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Condition: It is in excellent
condition, bright and clean, with no
marks, rips, or tears. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any
questions.
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This is an original, authentic antique map, not a
reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be
genuine.
- It would
make a very handsome display in your
den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our
helpful framing tips with your purchase, along with a copy of the dated
title
page from the book in which it was published.
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On the reverse
side there are maps of the prominent island groups and individual islands
in the Atlantic Ocean,
including the Azores, Falklands, and Canary Islands.
- Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine
shipping on the
purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything
at one time, not individually.
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