French Colonial Map of the Islands of St. Barths, St. Martin and Anguilla, 1890

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French Colonial Map of the Islands of St. Barths, St. Martin and Anguilla, 1890

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The circa 1890 map of St. Barth's, St. Martin, and Anguilla, a rare French Colonial map published in Paris by Migeon, provides intricate detail and historical insight into these Caribbean islands during that period. **Title:** Rare French Colonial Map of St. Barth's, St. Martin, and Anguilla **Publisher:** Migeon, Paris **Date:** Circa 1890 The map showcases the islands of St. Barth's, St. Martin, and Anguilla with remarkable attention to detail, offering a comprehensive view of the geographical features, settlements, and notable landmarks of the region. Notably, St. Martin is color-coded to delineate the Dutch and French territories, highlighting the division between the two colonial powers on this shared island. One exceptional feature of this map is the depiction of the shipping route from Gustavia to St. Thomas, providing insight into the maritime connections and trade routes of the time. Additionally, the map notes the fort near Gustavia, emphasizing the strategic importance of certain locations in the Caribbean during the colonial era. An intriguing aspect of this map is the inclusion of a decorative vignette depicting local sugar cane harvesting, showcasing a scene from the islands' economic and agricultural activities. This inset provides a glimpse into the historical context of sugar plantations and the labor-intensive practices, likely illustrating the toil of enslaved individuals working in the sugar cane fields, underscoring the islands' history of colonial exploitation and slavery. The rarity of maps focused on these specific Caribbean islands from the 18th and 19th centuries adds significant historical and collectible value to this piece. Its scarcity on the market further enhances its importance as a historical document and a testament to the cartographic and artistic endeavors of its time, preserving a snapshot of the colonial era in the Caribbean. VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. 'Print' means any image created by applying an inked block to paper or card under pressure by any method including wood engraving, steel engraving, copperplate, wood cut and lithography.

Dimensions:
Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1876
Condition:
Good; suitable for framing. Some light creases due to handling. Colored by hand at the time of publication. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BG-13528-101stDibs: LU3054337491192