Ten Pound Map Company (sold)
Ten Pound Map Company (fl. c. 1970 - 1981) was a novelty publisher of pictorial maps and views active in the latter 20th century. We are aware of only two works by the elusive firm, a view of Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, and a view of Lake Placid, New York. They were based in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
A moment in the history of an island paradise.
This is a rare c. 1970 Deborah Jacobs and Judy Grogan pictorial map of Charlotte Amalie on the island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Focusing on part of Charlotte Amalie, the map includes depictions of several famous sites, including Fort Christian, the Virgin Islands Legislature, the Emancipation Garden (labeled on the map as Emancipation Park), and the 99 steps. Hotel 1829, situated just to the left of the 99 steps, remains in operation today. Among local mainstays from years past are Sparky's Waterfront Saloon, the Joe Vogel Diving Company, The Cuckoo's Nest, and the Crazy Cow. (more details)