Subject: Lesser Antilles
Period: 1758 (dated)
Publication:
Color: Hand Color
Size:
22.3 x 34.6 inches
56.6 x 87.9 cm
This large-scale sea chart covers the region from the Virgin Islands to Grenada and Tobago in great detail. Two large floral cartouches; one encloses the title and the other is an inset of the Virgin Islands. Two vignettes at upper left illustrate the approach to Saint-Eustache. Rhumb lines, a compass rose, and minute navigational details make this a superb example of the fine marine cartography for which Bellin was renowned.
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Condition: C+
There a light damp stain entering the map at center left and several old paper repairs in this area. There is a 2" tear into the left side above this area. The top margin is closely trimmed, apparently as issued.