Caribbean Leeward Islands 1782 rare map Martinique Adm. Rodney Naval Victory

Caribbean Leeward Islands 1782 rare map Martinique Adm. Rodney Naval Victory

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Short video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the map. The Political Magazine and Parliamentary, Naval, Military, and Literary Journal for June, 1782. 1782, London, for J. Bew. Book measures: 9" H X 5 3/4" W. Map of the Islands of Martinico, Dominico, Guardalupe, St. Christophers &c. Shewing the Place of Adml. Rodney's late Victory over the French Fleet. 1782, London, by J. Bew. Sheet measures c. 11 3/4" x 13 1/2". Printed area measures c. 9 1/4" x 10 3/4'.

Still bound within the original periodical which contains an engraved portrait of General Sir Guy Carleton, British Commander in Chief in America.

Text of periodical contains extensive discussion and commentary about the American Revolution contemporary to the events of the time.

Map displays visible offsetting, otherwise clean example in a dark impression.

[V1550].

Sellers and Van EE, Maps & Charts of N.A. & West Indies in LOC, #1974.

Jolly, Maps in British Periodicals, POL-55.

Phillips, Maps of America, p. 1058. Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, v.1, p. 134.

• Condition: Remains pleasing and worthy of ownership. Nice age patina. Please review images and description for full details.

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