Subject: St. Lucia
Period: 1779 (dated)
Publication: Atlas Americain Septentrional
Color: Hand Color
Size:
18 x 23.5 inches
45.7 x 59.7 cm
This uncommon chart is the French version of the 1775 map by Thomas Jeffreys. The high quality of the engraving provides the viewer a good perspective on the topography of the island. A legend at bottom identifies plantations and anchorages for large and small vessels. The inset Plan du Carenage shows soundings, anchorages and fortifications.
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Condition: B+
Printed on heavy, watermarked paper with attractive color and wide margins. There are a few faint spots and a couple of archivally repaired tears in blank margins.