| | Thumbnail | | Creator | Date | Title / Author / Date / Location | Price | | | Description |
| 8160 |  | Details | Smyrl, Jak | 1969 |
| 1969 Jak Smyrl Caricature Map of South Carolina |
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Smyrl, Jak |
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| $395.00 | Smyrl--Jak | 1969-Jak-Smyrl-Caricature-Map-of-South-Carolina | Colorful pictorial map of South Carolina by Jak Smyrl, copyrighted 1969 in Columbia, S.C. Titled "A Caricature Map of South Carolina," the map presents the state through a dense collection of cartoon figures, illustrated landmarks, local activities, and historical references. Town names and waterways provide a geographic framework for scenes extending from the mountainous northwest to Charleston, Beaufort, and the Atlantic coast.<br><br>The elaborate title cartouche incorporates the South Carolina flag, palmetto foliage, the Carolina wren, yellow jessamine, and an amethyst identified as the state gem. Smyrl introduces his creation with deliberately misspelled wording describing a humorous, hand-drawn assortment of places, things, and events of contemporary and historical interest, asking readers to excuse or overlook mistakes. This playful treatment continues offshore, where the "Atlantic Oshun" contains sailing vessels, sea creatures, and comic figures.<br><br>An ornamental border and prominent compass rose complete the composition. Printed in pink, yellow, green, and blue tones, the map combines regional geography with visual humor, offering an entertaining record of South Carolina's identity and popular imagery in the late 1960s.
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Manuscript dedication to a friend with Smyrl's signature near bottom center.
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