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The cover of a map of Virginia, 1755.
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| A map of the most inhabited part of Virginia. |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: H6435_1 |
| Description: The ornate cover of a map of the English colony of Virginia, dating from 1755. Virginia was a source of many valuable imports, particularly tobacco. Only decades after the map was published, Virginia gained independence together with the other original colonies in North America. However, independence did not stop the growth of tobacco exports to Britain. |
| Creator: Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson |
| Date: 1755 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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