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Original Engraved Map of Saint Lucia in the West Indies by Bellin, 1758
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The "Carte de L’Isle de Sainte Lucie" by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, a prominent figure as the Royal Hydrographer and engineer of the French Navy, is a remarkable antique map showcasing the intricate details of Saint Lucia island in the Caribbean Sea.
**Title:** Carte de L’Isle de Sainte Lucie
**Mapmaker:** Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772)
**Published for:** Antoine-François Prevost's "L`Histoire Generale des Voyages"
This finely crafted map is a copperplate engraving, meticulously detailed and enhanced with hand coloring, reflecting Bellin's expertise as a cartographer. The use of copperplate engraving allowed for precise and intricate lines, while the hand coloring adds visual distinction to various geographical features.
Key features of the map include:
1. **Geographical Accuracy:** Bellin's expertise as the Royal Hydrographer ensured a high level of accuracy in depicting the island's geography, including its coastline, inland features, and surrounding waters.
2. **Decorative Elements:** The map features a decorative title cartouche, a characteristic embellishment often found in antique maps, adding aesthetic appeal and a sense of grandeur to the piece.
3. **Detailing:** It highlights significant aspects of Saint Lucia, such as towns, topographical features, coastal landmarks, and even navigational information.
Published as part of Prevost's "L`Histoire Generale des Voyages," a comprehensive collection of travel accounts and geographic explorations, this map holds historical significance. Its inclusion in such an esteemed compilation speaks to its value as a representation of geographic knowledge and exploration during the 18th century.
The collaboration between Bellin, renowned for his contributions to naval cartography, and Prevost's renowned publication, coupled with the elegant engraving techniques and hand coloring, elevates this map to a valuable artifact, offering both historical and aesthetic appreciation for collectors and enthusiasts of cartography and exploration.
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: 9.65 in (24.5 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:1758
- Condition:Very Good; Thin on hand laid (verge) paper, but very clean and very suitable for framing. Flattened folding line. 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-13618-281stDibs: LU3054337581432
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