On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce map "West Indies.".  An attractive map with original outline colour.  A map covering the southern portion of Florida through the Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti and the Leeward / Windward Islands to Venezuela.

DATE PRINTED: c.1845 from a plate first issued in 1842.

SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 19.5 x 26 cm, 7.75 x 10.25 inches (medium) plus margins. 

PROVENANCE:  A map published in 'Barclays Complete and Universal English Dictionary' by the Rev. James Barclay, revised by Henry W. Dewhurst.  First published in Becker’s 'Omnigraph Atlas of Modern Geography, compiled from the latest and most authentic sources, and including all the recent discoveries throughout the world.'.  Barclays Dictionary was undated but c.1845.

ARTIST/ENGRAVER: Engraved by the omnigraph method by Francis Paul Becker & Company, Patentees. Becker spent many years on his invention of the omnigraph which allowed inserting names in an engraved plate without the necessity of placing each individual letter.

TYPE: Antique engraving printed on paper.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is blank.

CONDITION: Good. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. Trimmed tight on left margin. Faint stain bottom right corner.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy.  The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique.

RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition.

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