Carte de L'Isle de Sainte Lucie. (Saint Lucia)

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• ARTIST: Jacques Bellin

• PUBLISHER: Published by Jean Francois de La Harpe, Paris.

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1758 - 1780.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 3/4 x 12" (19.5 x 30.2 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: "Map of the Island of Saint Lucia by Jacques N. Bellin" This map of Saint Lucia, created by the renowned French cartographer, was published in Prevost's "L'Histoire Generale des Voyages." Bellin, who lived from 1703 to 1772, served as the first Ingenieur Hydrographe de la Marine and was also the Official Hydrographer to the French King. <br><br> Celebrated for his meticulous craftsmanship, Bellin’s work is a prime example of 18th-century French cartography. This particular map is noted for its detailed portrayal of the island's topography and coastal lines, aiming to provide navigators and explorers with precise geographical information. It reflects the era's keen interest in maritime exploration and the strategic importance of Caribbean islands like Saint Lucia in global trade and colonial expansion.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 10.25 x 14.5 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition.

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