Atlas Universel De Geographie, Physique, Politique Et Mineralogique North America - Map of the Lesser Antilles (Petites Antilles)

Brussels, Belgium: Lithographed By H. Ode. Very Good. 1827. Map. Map # 75, A Very Good primitive and early map showing the lesser Antilles, shows St. Croix on the north and Grenada on the south. Includes the island of St. Croix, St. Bartholome, St Christophe-Nevis, Antigue, Barbude, Guadeloupe, Dominica, Martinque, St. Lucia, Grenade, Barbados and others. Very nice color contrasts. Latitude of the map is 12 degrees to 18 degrees and longitude is 60 degrees to 68 degrees. Of course, almost all localities shown are French or Indian names. The atlas from which this is extracted is extremely rare and originally composed 6 volumes, this map being from the North America volume. Lithographer Ode and Cartographer Vandermaelen produced the first lithographed atlas ever done. Condition is overall Very Good. Browning to the centerfold crease caused by glue used in attaching the tab to the original volume, the two page spread measures 21" x 26 1/2" when opened out. Topigraphical features are accentuated, see image. Shipping will require extra care and cost due to insurance. Photo available upon request. ; 21" x 26 1/2"; 1 pages .