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A new and accurate map of the island of Antigua or Antego taken from surveys, and adjusted by astronl. observations : containing all the towns, parish churches, forts, castles, windmills, roads &c.
Title
A new and accurate map of the island of Antigua or Antego [cartographic material] : taken from surveys, and adjusted by astronl. observations : containing all the towns, parish churches, forts, castles, windmills, roads &c. / by Eman. Bowen.
Published
[London : Printed for W. Innys, R. Ware ..., 1747]
Physical Description
1 map ; 32 x 23.1 cm.
Cartographic Detail
Scale [ca. 1:130 000] (W 61⁰55ʹ00ʺ--W 61⁰39ʹ00ʺ/N 17⁰11ʹ00ʺ--N 16⁰59ʹ00ʺ).
Local Notes
BEIN Cross 8612 1747: Imperfect: wormhole, with no loss of text. Hand col. Sheet measures 44.9 x 28 cm. With paper tab pasted to left margin. Cross Collection no. 295.
Notes
Relief shown pictorially; depths by soundings.
Shows shoals, rocks under water, sugar works, cattle mills, etc.
Has descriptive notes and ornamental cartouche.
Bar scale given in Enlgish miles.
"No. 67" in lower left corner.
From Bowen's A complete system of geography ... London : Printed for W. Innys, R. Ware ..., 1747.
Format
Maps & GIS
Language
English
Added to Catalog
October 24, 2008
References
Tooley, R.V. Printed maps of Antigua, 1689-1899, 20
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Genre/Form
Nautical charts.
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