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Creator Russell, John, active 1733-1795, engraver.
Contributor Symonds, H.D. publisher.
Title An accurate map of the West Indies with the adjacent coast of America [cartographic material] / By J. Russell; Russell del. et Sculpt.
Publisher London : Published as the act directs by H.D. Symonds No. 20 Pasternoster Row
Publisher ENG. London. 1794
Date Novr. 29, 1794
Physical Description 1 map : engraving mounted on linen ; 38 x 51 cm (14.75 x 20.75 in.)
Description Detailed map of the West Indies and depicting part of Florida, Central America, and South America, including the names of the islands, capes, bays, rivers, lakes, and keys of the region. From 1794 to 1815 Britain and France fought for dominion of the West Indies.
Notes Title from item.
Manuscript note on verso: Winter Botham's America; William Priestman Philadelphia 266 Arch St. 1944.
Relief shown by hachures and landform drawings.
Depth shown by soundings.
Prime Meridian: London.
Published in William Winterbotham's An Historical, geographical, commercial and philosophical view of the American United States (London:... H.D. Symonds, Paternoster Row, 1795) vol. IV, between pages 228 and 229, and in later editions of the same work.
Accessioned 1879.
Description revised 2021.
Access points revised 2021.
Geographic subject Caribbean Area -- Maps -- Early works to 1800.
Central America -- Maps -- Early works to 1800.
Florida -- Maps -- Early works to 1800.
South America -- Maps -- Early works to 1800.
West Indies -- Maps -- Early works to 1800.
Genre Maps -- 1790-1800.
Engravings -- 1790-1800.
Printer Symonds, H.D. (Henry Delahoy), publisher.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *maps-West Indies 1794 [Log 1303.F.6]
Accession number Log 1303.F.6

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