A 19th century blue-back sea chart of Cuba

IMRAY, James.

Island of Cuba.
London, James Imray & Son, 1854-63. Touches of original hand colour. 670 x 1015mm, backed with blue paper as issued, with Imray's title label and chart-seller's trade card label on reverse.

One small tear in edge, otherwise remarkably in good condition for a blue back chart.

A large and detailed 'blue-back' chart of Cuba and the surrounding islands, including Grand Cayman, South Andros and Inagua. Underneath the chart are six inset details, including Havana, Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba and Matanzas.
The trade label applied on verso is of Alexander Cairns, 'Chronometer, Watch and Nautical Instrument Manufacturer', who operated at 12 Waterloo Road, Liverpool, c,1850-80).


Stock ID : 19010