Antique Map Martinique Homann, J.B. (Heirs)

Martinique

Title: Carte De L' Isle De La Martinique dressee par Mr. Bellin, Ingenieur du Roy de France et de la Marine communiquee au Public par les Heritiers de Homann a Nuremberg en l' an 1762.

Artist: Homann, J.B. (Heirs)

Published: Nuernberg, Homann, J. B. (Homann's Heirs)

Date: 1762

Size: [47 x 55 cm]

Technic: Copper engraving / Original color.

Description: Original engraving handcolored in wash, when published. In the lower left corner ornated with a decorative title cartouche, in the upper right corner we find a cartouche with explanations to the map. Published 1762 by Homanns Heirs after the cartographic scources of Bellin. A very detailled map in a large scale showing many villages and settlements, rivers, mountains, ports and streets as well. A minor ink soiling in the lower cartouche and a marginal waterstaining in the lower margin, however not affecting the image.

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Condition: VG

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