Baker, Robert. New and Exact Map of the Island of Antigua, in America. London, 1748-1749
BAKER, ROBERT
A NEW AND EXACT MAP OF THE ISLAND OF ANTIGUA, IN AMERICA, ACCORDING TO AN ACTUAL AND ACCURATE SURVEY MADE IN THE YEARS 1746, 1747, & 1748. DESCRIBING THE LIMITS & BOUNDARIES OF THE SEVERAL PARISHES, WITH THE CHURCHES, ALSO THE DIVISIONS, WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE BOUNDARIES; HIGH ROADS, JURY PATHS, THE SITUATION OF EVERY GENTLEMAN'S PLANTATION... LONDON: PRINTED FOR T. BOWLES IN ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD AND JOHN BOLWES AND SON IN CORNHILL, 1748-1749
Engraved map on four sheets (from 23 5/8 x 30 1/8 in.; 603 x 763 mm, to 24 1/4 x 30 3/4 in.; 615 x 782 mm), engraved by James Mynde, contemporary outline handcoloring; some fixing primarily to upper left quadrant, some closed marginal tears and chips, one or two closed tears without loss.
The first large-scale map of the island of Antigua
The present map was produced under the supervision of Robert Baker, Surveyor General of Antigua. The list of subscribers, given on each side of the map, amount to a census of Antiguan planters, as well as others such as London officials, merchants, and the "Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons at the Ship Coffee House East Smithfield." The geographical features of the map include soundings, land use for the Navy, settlement with dwellings, gun batteries, sea banks or shoals, location of roads, windmills, fortifications, and harbors. The dedication, framed in an elaborate cartouche at upper left, is to William Mathew, Governor General of the Leeward Islands. Mathew acted as Governor General between 1714–1715, and then again 1729–1752.
LITERATURE:
MCC 55 (Tooley, Antigua 23); BMPM 2:231
Condition Report:
Engraved map on four sheets (from 23 5/8 x 30 1/8 in.; 603 x 763 mm, to 24 1/4 x 30 3/4 in.; 615 x 782 mm), engraved by James Mynde, contemporary outline handcoloring; some fixing primarily to upper left quadrant, some closed marginal tears and chips, one or two closed tears without loss.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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BAKER, ROBERT
A NEW AND EXACT MAP OF THE ISLAND OF ANTIGUA, IN AMERICA, ACCORDING TO AN ACTUAL AND ACCURATE SURVEY MADE IN THE YEARS 1746, 1747, & 1748. DESCRIBING THE LIMITS & BOUNDARIES OF THE SEVERAL PARISHES, WITH THE CHURCHES, ALSO THE DIVISIONS, WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE BOUNDARIES; HIGH ROADS, JURY PATHS, THE SITUATION OF EVERY GENTLEMAN'S PLANTATION... LONDON: PRINTED FOR T. BOWLES IN ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD AND JOHN BOLWES AND SON IN CORNHILL, 1748-1749
Engraved map on four sheets (from 23 5/8 x 30 1/8 in.; 603 x 763 mm, to 24 1/4 x 30 3/4 in.; 615 x 782 mm), engraved by James Mynde, contemporary outline handcoloring; some fixing primarily to upper left quadrant, some closed marginal tears and chips, one or two closed tears without loss.
The first large-scale map of the island of Antigua
The present map was produced under the supervision of Robert Baker, Surveyor General of Antigua. The list of subscribers, given on each side of the map, amount to a census of Antiguan planters, as well as others such as London officials, merchants, and the "Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons at the Ship Coffee House East Smithfield." The geographical features of the map include soundings, land use for the Navy, settlement with dwellings, gun batteries, sea banks or shoals, location of roads, windmills, fortifications, and harbors. The dedication, framed in an elaborate cartouche at upper left, is to William Mathew, Governor General of the Leeward Islands. Mathew acted as Governor General between 1714–1715, and then again 1729–1752.
LITERATURE:
MCC 55 (Tooley, Antigua 23); BMPM 2:231
Condition Report:
Engraved map on four sheets (from 23 5/8 x 30 1/8 in.; 603 x 763 mm, to 24 1/4 x 30 3/4 in.; 615 x 782 mm), engraved by James Mynde, contemporary outline handcoloring; some fixing primarily to upper left quadrant, some closed marginal tears and chips, one or two closed tears without loss.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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