Plan du Port du Carenage ou Petit Cul de Sac de l'Isle St. Lucia.

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• ARTIST: Jacques Bellin

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

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1764.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 3/8 x 6 3/8" (21.3 x 16.2 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: This map titled "Plan du Port du Carenage ou Petit Cul de Sac de l'Isle St. Lucia" was crafted by Jacques Nicolas Bellin in 1764 for his "Le Petit Atlas Maritime, ou Recueil de Cartes et de Plans des Quatre Parties du Monde." This detailed map offers a comprehensive view of the harbor area known today as Castries, St. Lucia, highlighting its natural harbor and strategic importance during the 18th century. Bellin’s depiction includes intricate details of the coastline, depth soundings, anchorage points, and navigational hazards, making it an essential tool for maritime navigation at the time. <br><br> As the Official Hydrographer to the French King, Bellin brought expert precision to his work, ensuring that each map served not only as a piece of art but also as a practical guide for sailors and explorers. This map is particularly valuable for its historical context, illustrating the geographical knowledge and cartographic skills of the period, and it remains a prized collectible for its aesthetic appeal and historical significance.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 9.5x 12.75 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