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Stock# 76456
Description
Antique engraved general map of the Caribbean, published by Matthew Carey in his General Atlas.
This map was made in 1814 when the U.S. was just expanding its naval footprint into the Caribbean as a result of the War of 1812.
The first tours of duty by the United States' first frigates were around Hispaniola.
Condition Description
Original hand-color. Extensive, relatively early annotations in pencil and pen. Wide margins. Some soiling.
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