This handsome map of Martinique shows the island divided into two parts denoting the western region occupied by the French and the eastern region labeled Cabesterre (dwelling of the savages). There is good coastal detail in the west but little information presented for the eastern Sauvages part of the island. The remarkable title cartouche features floral wreaths, a compass rose and fleur-de-lis above a large monument-style base that includes the mileage scale. The map is embellished with a fancy compass rose and interesting rhumb lines that use a dotted pattern in addition to the normally seen ruled line.

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Condition: A

A crisp impression with attractive color on watermarked paper. There are a few minor spots and short centerfold separations confined to the top and bottom blank margins that have been closed on verso with archival tape.