A Detailed Map of the West Indies

West Indies. From the best Authorities, likely late 18th century, an engraved map with hand-coloring, and a title cartouche in the lower left corner; presented matted and in a wooden frame.

Sight size 7 3/8 x 12 3/4 in.; Frame dimensions 12 x 17 1/2 in.

Private Art Collection, Denver, Colorado and St. Louis, Missouri

Toning; a few scattered spots of foxing; vertical fold lines and creases, some additional light creasing and closed tears mostly at the margins and border, and one approximately 1/2-in. tear slightly impacting the image area on the right side; light wear to frame; not examined outside the frame.