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Antique Map of Cayenne and Cassepouri, French Guinea, South America, c.1730

About the Item

Antique map titled 'A Map of the Island Cayenne (..)’. A set of interesting copper engravings of Cayenne and Cassepouri, French Guinea, South America, and Martinique in the West Indies. The map of Cayenne, home of Cayenne pepper, has a key of symbols identifying the sugar works, petty plantations, indian carbet or village, woody country and palmetto trees. The plan of Fort Lewis, Cayenne also has a lettered key including; A. the fort on a pretty high hill, d.the lemon tree walk, f. the only landing place about the whole works of the town call'd ye watergate, etc. Artists and Engravers: Born in the Netherlands, Johannes Kip settled in England around 1690. He was a topographical engraver most famous for his depictions of country houses in the book; ‘Britannia Illustrata’ on which he collaborated with Leonard Knyff (1707). Although this is his most well known work, he was a prolific artist who worked on many other important projects and commissions, including the illustrations for Churchill’s ‘Voyages’. Condition: Good. General age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1730 Overall size: 34.5 x 42 cm. Image size: 25.5 x 36 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:

Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)Width: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

18th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1730

Condition:

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

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