46 William Hughes (1817–1876) – Map of the West Indies and Central America – Hand-Colored Lithograph (1860s)

This map illustrates the Caribbean region, including the islands of the West Indies, the Gulf of Mexico, and parts of Central and South America. It was drawn and engraved by William Hughes and published by George Philip & Son, a notable British cartographic publishing house active in the 19th century. The map features color-coded boundaries, railway markings, and both English mile and kilometer scales. It provides insight into mid-19th-century colonial and geographic perspectives on this region.

William Hughes (1817–1876) was a British geographer and mapmaker known for his educational atlases and detailed maps used in schools and academic institutions. He served as a professor of geography at King’s College London and contributed extensively to cartographic works throughout the Victorian era.

Artist or Maker:

William Hughes, published by George Philip & Son, London & Liverpool

Dimensions:

33 cm x 27 cm

Medium:

Hand-Colored Lithograph

Date:

1860s

Condition Report:

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