Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Hispaniola, or St. Domingo
by [Hispaniola] Carey, Henry and Lea, Isaac
- Used
- Condition
- Very good condition
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Philadelphia, 1823. Very good condition. Fine original engraved map of the island of Hispaniola (Haiti), from the first edition of Carey and Lea's 'A Complete Historical, Chronological, and Geographical American Atlas, being a Guide to the History of North and South America, and the West Indies . to the Year 1822', the best atlas of nineteenth century America. With the French part of the island, to the west, shown in pink and the Spanish part in yellow. With the history of unrest on the island described in the text below the map: "Hayti (sic) was recently divided into two distinct governments, under tow rival chiefs, president Petion, and king Christophe; the former, occupying the south-western part of the island, and the latter, the north western part. These chiefs are now both dead, and the island has become the theatre of new revolutions". A very vibrant, strong impression. Howe's C133. Image size: 20 3/4 x 16 1/2" on paper 22 1/4 x 17 1/2"
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 15987
- Title
- Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Hispaniola, or St. Domingo
- Author
- [Hispaniola] Carey, Henry and Lea, Isaac
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1823
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