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L'isle De La Martinique Caribbean Copper Engraving Original Handcoloring, 1704

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The original hand-colored map titled "Isle de la Martinique," published in 1704 and part of De Fer's Atlas Curieux, is a cartographic masterpiece offering an intricate portrayal of the island of Martinique during that era. **Title:** Isle de la Martinique **Publisher:** De Fer, Atlas Curieux **Date:** 1704 This map presents a remarkably detailed and comprehensive view of Martinique, showcasing the island's topography, geographical features, and various points of interest. Noteworthy elements include: 1. **Orientation:** The map is oriented with east at the top, providing a unique perspective for exploration and navigation. 2. **Geographical Features:** It meticulously outlines the island's landscape, including rivers, mountains, bays, harbors, and smaller surrounding islands. The representation of these features offers insights into the terrain and natural formations of Martinique. 3. **Settlements and Infrastructure:** The map showcases forts, churches, towns, and anchorages across the island. These markers indicate the strategic, religious, and residential areas of significance during that period. 4. **Key and Points of Interest:** An extensive key accompanies the map, listing over 60 specific points of interest. This key provides additional information about important landmarks, historical sites, or other notable features on the island, enriching the map's informational value. De Fer's Atlas Curieux was celebrated for its detailed and accurate cartography, and this map of Martinique exemplifies the precision and thoroughness characteristic of the atlas. It serves as a valuable historical document, offering not just geographical information but also insights into the cultural, strategic, and natural aspects of Martinique in the early 18th century. The original hand-coloring further enhances the map's visual appeal and distinguishes between different geographical elements, adding to its artistic and historical significance. This map remains a treasure, providing a window into the past, allowing viewers to explore and understand Martinique's landscape and important landmarks as they were perceived centuries ago. 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: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1876
  • Condition:
    Good; suitable for framing. Some light creases and dirt due to handling. Colored by hand at the time of publication. Most 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-13618-251stDibs: LU3054337491392

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