American southwest Florida New Spain Caribbean 1796 Winterbotham map plates book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, British Colonies, North America, Canada, United States, Caribbean, South America, Zoology, Illustrated Books).Click here to view a short video presentation.Short video captures condition much better than photos. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a full understanding of the set. [An historical, geographical, commercial, and philosophical view of the United States of America : and of the European settlements in America and the West-Indies]. by Winterbotham. Issued NY, c.1796. Lacking title page and frontis portrait.415 pages. Text in English.  Illustrated with 14 engraved plates of animals, birds, snakes, alligator, four oblong folding tables and a large engraved folding map at front. Plates include fine images of an alligator, rattlesnakes, a hooping crane, Baltimore oriole, porcupine, armadillo, etc. Excellent commentary on southwestern United States, East and west Florida, Louisiana, New Spain, West Indies including Nevis, Bermuda, Jam