Old Map of the island of Saint Christopher or St. Kitts in the Caribbean, c.1765
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Date
1765
Mapmaker / artist
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous o
Technique
Engraved
Sheet size
26 × 39.8 cm (10.2 × 15.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
PC-58957
Condition
Given age. Light crease top left. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Isle de Saint-Christophe'.
A detailed map of the island of Saint Christopher or St. Kitts showing mountain ranges, port towns and parishes. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime, ou Recueil de Cartes et de Plans des Quatre Parties du Monde'. This atlas or pilot is a wonderful French produced small sized work that depicted a great many parts of the known world. Artists and Engravers: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous outut in maps, particular of maritime interest.
He was appointed the first Ingenieur Hydrographe de la Marine, and also Official Hydrographer to the French King. In smaller format, he issued the Petit Atlas Maritime (1764), which contained 580 charts, as well as maps to illustrate l' Abbe Prevost's Histoire Generale des Voyages (1746-1757). Bellin also produced a substantial number of important separately issued maps.
Condition: Good, given age. Light crease top left. Original middle fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.
They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
