Plan du Port et du Carenage de Cariacoua Situe dans la Partie du Sud de l'Isle de St. Vincent.

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• ARTIST: Jacques Bellin

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

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1764.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 5/8 x 8 1/2" (16.9 x 21.7 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: "Plan du Port et du Carenage de Cariacoua Situe dans la Partie du Sud de l'Isle de St. Vincent," published by Jacques N. Bellin in 1764, is a detailed map from the esteemed "Le Petit Atlas Maritime, ou Recueil de Cartes et de Plans des Quatre Parties du Monde." This atlas showcased various parts of the globe and was celebrated for its precision and compact format, making it highly valuable for navigators and explorers. <br><br> This particular map focuses on proposed fortifications along a strategic strip in St. Vincent, highlighting the French interest in fortifying their Caribbean territories against rival colonial powers. The map serves as a crucial historical document, illustrating the strategic military planning and the detailed cartographic skills of the period. Bellin’s work captures the intricacies of maritime geography and colonial ambitions, making this map not only a collector's piece but also a window into the geopolitical dynamics of the 18th century.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 9.5 x 12 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with original hand color.

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