Abraham Ortelius, 1612, Caribbean.  Original hand color, about 14 1/8 by 19 5/8 inches on a page measuring 18 by 21 1/4. One of the earliest rendiitions of  the West Indies including northern Mexico, still available today.  This is a map of the America's  from the first recognized atlas to be sold commercially to the general public.  It is attractively hand colored.  The map is nicely decorative and shows many interesting features.   There are estimated to be less than 300 copies from this edition in circulation. This is a very rare map that will be the treasure of any collection.  We usually have more than one Ortelius America's map in stock, so please inquire.  $2,550

John Tallis, 1850, West India Islands. Some outline color, about 13 by 9 1/2 inches. Shows all of the Caribbean Islands including the tip of Florida and the north part of South America.  Tallis maps are sought after by collectors due to their accuracy, ornamental borders and vignette views. This map is no exception with four vignettes. Excellent detail of the islands, counties, cities, towns and landforms. $225

   J. H. Colton & Co. 1867, West Indies. Colored, about 12 1/2 by 15 inches. This is a wonderful, handsomely colored county map of the West Indies and Central America.    The excellence and popularity of Colton's work was such that the maps were widely used and each edition contained the most "contemporary" knowledge available at that time.  Thus, these maps are wonderful historical markers for events that were taking place at that time. $225

(The map was scanned in two passes, therefore there is a line across the image that does not appear on the actual map.  The map is bright and crisp)

   Samuel Augustus Mitchell, c.1864, Mexico, Central America & the West Indies.  Handsome in full color, about 13 by 21 inches. This is a very handsome map of the lower half of the United States, the Entire Central America and the West Indies.  The map shows rivers, mountains, cities, and railway lines.  The map also includes a large inset of the island of Cuba.      Mitchell's maps from this series are some of the more attractive maps from this period, this map is enhanced with a decorative "garland" of flowers which provides a handsome border, making this an especially attractive map. Different editions have a slightly different decorative border.   $195

    A. J.  Johnson, c. 1864, West Indies. Fully colored, about 23 by 17 inches. This is a wonderful, handsomely colored county map of the West Indies and Central America.  Johnson's maps are particularly handsome with decorative borders.  different editions have slightly different borders.  A detailed map showing countries, cities and towns. $225

(The centerfold shows up as the brown line at center which has been very exaggerated by the scanner.  It is hardly visible.  The map is bright and crisp.) 

Rand McNally, c.1895, West Indies. Fully colored, about 19 by 12 3/4 inches. A detailed map showing countries, cities and towns. $25

(The map is bright and crisp.  It is uniformly lightly toned in the white areas.) 

Matthews Northrup, c.1897, West Indies. Fully colored, about 10 1/4 by 15 inches. A detailed map showing countries, cities, towns and including an inset of the Bermudas. $45