John Speed's 17th-Century Map of Jamaica and Barbados

John Speed. A MAP OF JAMAICA [WITH] BARBADOS. London: Thomas Basset and Richard Chiswell, [1676]. From the 1676 edition of Speed's atlas Prospect of the Most Famous Parts of the World. Engraved jugate map with hand-coloring; with Jamaica above divided into precincts and Barbados below; featuring two decorative title cartouches, compass roses, sea monsters, and sailing ships. Presented matted and in a wooden frame.

Sight size 14 7/8 x 19 5/8 in.; Frame dimensions 22 5/8 x 27 x 3/4 in.

From a Private Chapel Hill, North Carolina Collection

Centerfold as issued, with areas of separation along the fold and a small likely repair; with a minor tear at upper border and a few light areas of grime; laid down; light wear to frame; a bright example.

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