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Cuba Antique Railroad Map c.1888 – The Pearl of the Antilles, Towns
$547.62
£407.03
€460
CA$756.11
A$838.48
CHF 440.56
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NOK 5,511.96
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DKK 3,502.67
About the Item
Antique Map of Cuba – Rand McNally, circa 1888
Description:
This antique map of Cuba, published by Rand, McNally & Co. around 1888, presents the island in striking detail during the late colonial period, just a decade before the Spanish–American War would change its history. The map depicts the entire island from Havana in the west to Santiago de Cuba in the east, as well as the Isla de Pinos (today Isla de la Juventud) to the south. On the reverse a colorful map of Alaska - ask for photos when interested)
The island is divided into provinces, each shaded in soft pastel colors (yellow, pink, and green), with clear demarcation of towns, ports, rivers, and roads. Major settlements such as Havana, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Puerto Príncipe (Camagüey), and Santiago are prominently marked. Maritime detail includes soundings, shoals, and navigation banks surrounding the island, with the Straits of Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean Sea all carefully engraved.
This map reflects the growing interest in the Caribbean during the 19th century, when Cuba was one of Spain’s last remaining colonies in the Americas and a focal point of international trade. Rand McNally’s cartography captures both the geographic richness of the island and the surrounding waters, offering a document of significant historical context.
Condition report:
Very good condition with mild toning and faint center fold as issued. Plate impression visible. Slight handling marks in margins, not affecting image. (needs to be re-scanned - not balanced)
Framing tips:
This map is especially striking when framed with a dark wood or mahogany frame. A cream mat with a subtle warm-toned inner mat enhances the pastel provincial coloring and the engraved detail.
Technique: Lithograph with original outline and wash color
Maker: Rand, McNally & Co., Chicago, circa 1888
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1888
- Condition:Very good condition with mild toning and faint center fold as issued. Plate impression visible. Slight handling marks in margins, not affecting image.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12794-41stDibs: LU3054346476032
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