The Caribbee Islands and Guayana [Set of thirteen folding maps of the Caribbean], 1776
Scope and Contents
This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.
Dates
- Creation: 1776
Creator
- Delarochette, L. (Louis), 1731-1802 (Person)
- Jefferys, Thomas, -1771 (Contributor, Person)
- Faden, William, 1749-1836 (Contributor, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
1 Sheets : 2 map : hand colored ; 70 x 58 cm
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference # 264 ; WAG# 289349
Provenance
Sothebys Paris, 30 April 2013.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:2,700,000] ; Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Prime meridians: London and Ferro. Manuscript label on verso: No. 67. Isles Antilles.
Physical Description
Scattered foxing, especially at creases.
Created / Published
London : Wm. Faden, 1776
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
