"Representation la Plus Nouvelle et Exacte de l'Ile Martinique, la Premiere des Iles del' Amerique Antilles, Nommees Barlovento, aux Depens", Seutter, Matthias

This splendid map is one of the most decorative maps of Martinique. It illustrates the mountains, rivers, settlements, plantations, churches, roads and forts. The contemporary 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: B+

Issued on watermarked paper with contemporary color in the map and later color in the decorative elements. There is scattered foxing primarily along the lower centerfold.