1829 johnson (1 Ergebnisse)

No binding. Zustand: Excellent. Excellent. Dissected and mounted on linen for folding. Size: Height 26.75 x width 29.75 inches. This is J. Johnson's rare 1829 folding map of Antigua, published by Smtih, Elder, and Co. It holds both cartographic and historical significance, being the only major map of Antigua produced between 1793 and 1852, and, having been issued on the eve of the abolition of slavery, capturing the island in the late stages of the plantation slavery economy. Date: 1829 (dated) Note: Waning Days of Antigua's Plantation Economy. References: National Archives U.K.: CO 700/ANTIGUA10; Kapp, K., 'The Printed Maps of Antigua, 1689-1899', in in R.V. Tooley (ed.), The Map Collector's Circle, no. 55 (1969), no. 65; Penfold, P.A. Map and Plans in the Public Record Office: 2. America and West Indies (London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1974), no. 3051, p. 533. With the book: OCLC: 14510282. Watkinson Library, Trinity College (Dublin): FOLIO F2035 .J6; S.P. Lohia Collection (private holding): 5605.…