Martinico... [and] Dominica... [and] Cul de' Sac Royal.
[London,
1817].
Three engraved maps on one map sheet, fine original outline hand-colour.
523 by 651mm (20.5 by 25.75 inches).
1142
notes:
Large and detailed maps of Martinique, Dominica, and Fort de France Bay on Martinique, published by John Thomson for his 'New General Atlas'. John Thomson (1777-1837) was a Scottish cartographer and publisher, active in Edinburgh. He published several editions of the 'New General Atlas' from 1814 to 1821.
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