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A detailed listing of the early maps of Jamaica has been published. 'The printed maps of Jamaica up to 1825' by Capt. Kit S. Kapp was published by the Map Collectors' Circle in 1968.
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1774 'A view of the White River Cascade in Jamaica.' Small attractive engraved view. 6½ x 4" £40
1783 Representation of water spouts at St Jago de la Vega in Jamaica. Gentleman's Magazine. 1783 8 x 7," filing fold. Two views one showing street scene other showing harbour and mountains. £42
1950 (circa) large coloured print 'Loading sugar-canes in Jamaica showing bullock cart laden with canes, schoolchildren in foreground. 19 x 15" Produced for use in English schools I think.
ANON Negril Pt. Jamaica 1860 (circa) 11½ x 7½." Coloured litho view. No date or publisher shown. Backed onto plain board which is stained. Attractive view from the sea showing lighthouse and sailing ship. £90
BARTHOLOMEW J. Map of the island of Jamaica. Prepared for 'Jamaica in 1912.'. 1912 Detailed map showing railway line with proposed extension to Danks, also Post Offices and ports at which coastal steamers call. 20 x 8" £25
BELLIN J.N. Carte reduite de l'Isle de la Jamaique Pour servir aux l'aisseaux du Roy. Dressee au Depost des Cartes et Plans de la Marine en 1753. 1753 35 x 21½." Fine apart from minor offsetting. (MCS Kapp 66) Large chart showing part of South Cuba. £250
BONNE RIGOBERT Carte de l'Isle de la Jamaique. Paris. 1778 13 x 8½." Fine engraved map with hand coloured outline. £50
COLONIAL SURVEYS Jamaica War Office. 1948 Coloured map of the island showing roads and railways. 14½ x 8" £6
DE BRY Ein Schlachtzwischen Columbo and Francisco Poresio Germany. 1600 8 x 10½." Fine condition. Finely engraved view showing the battle between Francisco Poras and Columbus fought on Jamaica. £120
ELLIOTT W. To Sir Peter Parker Bart. Vice Admiral of the White. This representation of the distressed situation of His Majesty's ship Ulysses, John Thomas Esq., Commander, when dismasted in the hurricane August 1781 and narrowly escaped being wrecked on the south side of Jamaica. Is most humbly dedicated by his most devoted and obedient humble servant Willm. Elliott.. Wm. Elliott. 1784 16 x 11." Hand coloured aquatint. Couple of light thins on reverse not affecting image. Fine and impressive. View of sailing ship in the height of the storm. £175
FER N.E. L'Isle de la Jamaique Divisee par Paroisses. 1714 13½ x 9" engraved map. Fine condition, minor stains in margins. (M.C.C. Kapp 52) Apparently based on Blome's map. £180
HARRISON & SON Jamaica 1877 Coloured map showing parishes and railway line extending from Ewarton and Porus to Kingston. 7½ x 5" £15
LOPEZ D.T. Carta de la isla de la Jamayca. Divideda en diez y nieve parroquias o quartoles. Por Don T. Lopez.. Madrid. 1780 16 x 14." Hand coloured outline. Small repaired tear at top right and skilfully rebacked onto old paper. Clean and attractive. MCS Kapp 113. A scarce and sought after map showing good detail of roads and towns. £300
POATES L.L. Jamaica New York. 1920 Coloured map showing towns and railways. 8½ x 5½" £8
SPEED J. Barbados and Jamaica. 1676 engraved map with attractive title cartouche and compass rose. Very fresh and fine with only two insignificant tone spots at top. 20 x 16" £700
STANFORDS Jamaica 1897 Coloured folding map showing railways, etc. 2" tear extending from margin and a little faded down one fold. £20
WATERLOW & SONS Jamaica 1900 Small coloured map showing extended railway line to Montego Bay and Port Antonio. 7½ x 5" £8
