Roseaux, St. Lucia Island Map by BELLIN, Handcolored Engraving, 1763

This map, titled "West India Islands," was published by John Thomson & Co. in 1821 as part of *Thomson's New General Atlas.* The map offers detailed depictions of three key islands i...

Nautical antique chart of Gorée Senegal including a letter key to the island's fortifications. Gorée is known as the location of the House of Slaves built by an Afro-French Métis fam...

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 ...

This mid-18th century map, "Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique pour servir a l'historie generale des voyages," was issued in 1780 by M. Bellin in Paris. It presents a detailed and visually captivating depiction of the Island of Martinique within the context of the Caribbean and the Lesser Antilles. **Title:** Carte de l'Isle de la Martinique pour servir a l'historie generale des voyages **Issuer:** M. Bellin **Date:** 1780 **Location Coverage:** North America, Caribbean, Martinique, Lesser Antilles This engraved map is notable for its pleasing aesthetics, featuring lovely hand coloring that enhances its visual appeal. The inclusion of a scroll cartouche, an ornamental frame, and measurement lines adds a distinctive and visually appealing quality to the map. Martinique, situated within the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean, is presented with meticulous detail, showcasing geographical features, coastlines, settlements, and other notable landmarks. Bellin, known for his accuracy in cartography, crafted this map to serve as a geographical reference within the broader context of historical voyages and exploration. The combination of detailed cartographic information and artistic embellishments, such as hand coloring and decorative elements, makes this map not only a valuable geographical document but also a visually pleasing piece of cartographic art...

A fine antique 18th century French map of North America. By Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. On laid paper with polychrome highlights. Depicting Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay, and the nearb...

This beautiful 18th century hand-colored copper plate engraved map is entitled "Carte de l'Isle de Taiti, par le Lieutenant J. Cook" was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin and publish...

A fine antique 18th century map of the North American seaboard. Entitled "A New Map of North America from the Latest Discoveries 1763". By the Cartographer/Engraver - John Spil...

Jacques Bellin's copper-plate map entitled "Partie de la Coste de Guinee Dupuis la Riviere de Sierra Leona Jusquau Cap das Palmas", depicting the coast of Guinea and Sierra Leone in ...