J. H. Colton (West Indies, Bermuda, Havana) General Atlas with Descriptions. Printed New York [1857]-1859. $225.00

“West Indies” with insets “The Bermuda Islands,” "City & Harbor of Havana"

Wonderful example from Joseph Hutchin Colton’s well received atlas titled General Atlas with Descriptions, which contained one hundred seventy steel plate maps and plans, of which 45 document the United States of America. The atlas is a compilation of earlier maps and surveys and is remarkably up to date. This map is replete with information. Starting from its accurate descripion of Florida, it describes the Yucatan peninsula, Central America, Grenada and Venezuela, along with Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and the "Lesser Antilles." So much accurate information, the map is astonishingly contemporary. It is pretty as well with its strapwork decorative border and lovely original color.  A terrific gift for the sailor, or lover of soft breezes and sultry nights!

Steel plate engraving, with full original hand color.
15 x 17.5 inches sheet size.
Matted. Excellent original condition.