"Carte Reduite de l'Isle de la Martinique Dressee au Depost des Cartes Plans et Journaux de la Marine...", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

Superb, large scale, chart of the island filled with incredible detail. It shows roads, topography, soundings, villages, windmills, and plantations. A large inset "Plan du Cul de Sac Royal de la Martinique" is surrounded by a rococo cartouche, balanced by the floral title cartouche in the opposite corner. Rhumb lines and a compass rose complete the composition. The meticulous topographical and nautical details make this one of the major 18th century maps of Martinique.

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Condition: B+

A nice impression on a bright, sturdy sheet with a crowned eagle watermark, a bi of offsetting, and some small spots at top center. Narrow side margins, as issued.