Plan de la Ville de Port Royal.

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• ARTIST: Jacques Bellin

• PUBLISHER: Published by Jacques N. Bellin, Paris.

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1764.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 3/4 x 5 15/16" (19.7 x 15.1 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: The map "Plan de la Ville de Port Royal," created by Jacques N. Bellin, was published in 1764 as part of the "Le Petit Atlas Maritime, ou Recueil de Cartes et de Plans des Quatre Parties du Monde." This compact French atlas gained prominence for its extensive and detailed depictions of various global locations, aimed particularly at meeting the navigational needs of mariners and travelers of the mid-18th century. It showcases the rich geographical knowledge of the time with remarkable accuracy and detail. <br><br> "Plan de la Ville de Port Royal" is particularly noteworthy for its intricate portrayal of this critical Caribbean port, once famed as the "richest and wickedest city in the world." As a central hub for trade and navigation in the Americas, the map meticulously documents harbor depths, coastal outlines, and key landmarks. It provides an essential resource for understanding the strategic significance and layout of Port Royal during an era when maritime trade was pivotal to the European powers' efforts to establish and control their overseas empires.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 9.5 x 13 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with original hand color. Some color overrun.

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• CATEGORIES: Maps , Canada, Mexico, Central & South America, and West Indies , West Indies and Caribbean