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![84 Maps.—Lavriz and Wuitrrte.—A NEw GENERAL Cuart of the West InpDIES [with C. America and G. of Mexico], 40 by 27 in., mounted and folded in case, 1794 6s 85 ———— Mercator (G.) America sive InpiA Nova: North and South America, New Guinea, and other known Islands in the Pacific, Terra Australis, with insets of Cuba, Haiti and Gulf of Mexico, szdes filled with floral scrolls, all in highly decorative ortgtnal colouring, 184 by 142 in. (1606-30) 46 10s 86 Mout (H.) Mar of the West InpiEs, with adjacent Countries, indicat- ing the Possessions of Spain, England, France, Holland, &c., showing directions of winds, track of the galleons, insets of harbours, and a view of Mexico, 40 by 23 in., outlines coloured (1720) £1 87 Ortetius (A.) Hispanrona, Cusa, JAMAICA, the BAHAMAS, LEEWARD ISLANDS, with inset of part of Mexico, a very decorative title, all in finest original colouring, size 194 by 14 in., with good margins, 1595 £3 10s 88 Monardes (Nicolas) Hisrorre des Srmptes MerpicamMENs APprortTses de L’ AMERIQUE desquels on se sert en la MEDECINE, traduicte en Frangois par Anthoine Colin, with many attractive woodcuts of plants, sm. 8vo., boards, Lyon, 1619 £3 10s First published in Spanish in 1574. Monardes describes the herbs, trees, oils and medicines that are obtained from the West Indies, and their uses in medicine and _as food. Tobacco is recommended for wounds and chilblains; its eultivation by John Nicot is described. The translator, Maistre Apoticaire Juré de la ville de Lyon has added comments and notes to the original text. 89 Newton (A. P.) The European Nations in the West Inpizs, 1493-1688, maps, 8vo., cl., 1933 (pub. 15s) 10s 90 Oliver (Vere Langford) Carisseana: being Miscellaneous Papers relating to the History, Genealogy, Topography and Antiquities of the British West Indies, zllustrated with numerous portraits, views and coats-of-arms, 6 vols and a Supplement, “‘ Registers of St. Thomas, Middle Island, St. Kitts,” 7 vols, roy. 8vo., cZ., 1910-19 410 10s This is a monumental work, containing a vast quantity of historical informa- tion dealing with the British West Indies brought to light from ancient deeds, records and registers. He deals fully, giving pedigrees, coats-of-arms, and brief biographies, with individuals and families who have played either leading or minor parts in the making of island history. The following will give some idea of the ground covered :— BRITISH WEST INDIES IN GENERAL. Monumental Inscriptions in England relating to West Indians; Parish Registers in the Record Office; W. Indian Deeds; Wills proved in the P.C.C., 1800-12 ; Hurricanes ; Notes and Queries; W. Indian Bookplates. BARBADOS. Family Histories, Records, Deeds, Wills proved to 1800, Births, Deaths and Marriages, Church and Clergy. JAMAICA. , Wills proved, 1700-1810; Records and Deeds; Indentures; Marriages and Deaths, &c. = The families and records of many other islands are also dealt with. Kach complete volume contains an exhaustive index. The illustrations (some of which are in colours) include reproductions of rare prints and biti and portraits of famous Governors, and others.](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b30483116_0010.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
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