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Auction 132, Lot 360

"Representation la plus nouvelle et exacte de l'Ile Martinique, la premiere des Iles de l'Amerique Antilles…", Seutter, Matthias

Subject: Martinique

Period: 1730 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
22.3 x 19.2 inches
56.6 x 48.8 cm
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This splendid map is one of the most decorative maps of Martinique. It illustrates the mountains, rivers, settlements, plantations, churches, roads and forts. The original color delineates the three divisions of the island designated for the Jesuit, Capuchin and Dominican missionaries. The large cartouche features illustrations of the French colonists, sugar cane, indigo and the Carib natives. A naval battle rages offshore, the messenger Mercury flies above, and Neptune rides his hippocampi drawn shell chariot in the foreground.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression and some minor foxing in the blank margins. There are a few faint spots within in the map, still overall very good.

Estimate: $550 - $650

Sold for: $500

Closed on 6/2/2010

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