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Map of Berbice showing the plantations along the Berbice and Canje rivers

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Map of Berbice showing the plantations along the Berbice and Canje rivers

Knapp, Jan Daniël / Leth, Hendrik de

Map of Berbice showing the plantations along the Berbice and Canje rivers.

Naauekeurige Plattegrond van den Staat en den Loop van Rio de Berbice. Met derzelver Plantagien in de Geoctroyeerde colonie de Berbice gelegen.

Bottom left: Naamlijst der Eigenaars van de Plantagie Gelegen aan Rio de Berbice en Rio de Canje in de colonie de Berbice, key to the plantations numbered 1-93 and 1-20.

The chart consists of two sheets pasted together.

Top: three cartouches, each containing three coats of arms.

Bottom right: title cartouche in 'Berbician' surroundings.

Inscribed next to the river mouth is De Nieuw Geproiec.t Brandwaght. This could refer to the St. Andries fortifications.

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