Carta dell' Isola di S. Cristoforo.

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• ARTIST: Jacques Bellin

• PUBLISHER: Published Rome.

• MEDIUM: Copper engraving,

  DATE: c. 1784.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 1/2 x 11 3/8" (19 x 29 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: The map titled "Carta dell' Isola di S. Cristoforo" was created by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, 1784. A prolific 18th-century cartographer and the official hydrographer to the French king. This Italian edition of the map offers a detailed view of St. Kitts, an island initially named San Cristoforo by Christopher Columbus. It features a decorative compass rose, labels the various regions and harbors, and provides detailed topographical information about rivers and mountain elevations. <br><br> Jacques-Nicolas Bellin's expertise in cartography is evident in the clarity and detail of this map. His works, including this map of St. Kitts, were essential for navigation and geographical knowledge in the 18th century. "Carta dell' Isola di S. Cristoforo" is not only a valuable historical document but also a visually appealing piece that captures the essence of the period's cartographic style, making it an excellent addition for collectors and enthusiasts of historical maps.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 9.25 x 14 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with the usual traces of original folds.

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