Partie Occidentale de l'Isle de la Guadeloupe Appellee la Basse Terre.

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• ARTIST: Jacques Bellin

• PUBLISHER: Published by Jacques N. Bellin, Paris.

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1764

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 8 3/4 x 14" (22.3 x 35.5 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: This map, "Partie Occidentale de l'Isle de la Guadeloupe Appelée la Basse Terre" by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, 1764, is a finely detailed map of Basse-Terre, the western portion of Guadeloupe. Published in Le Petit Atlas Maritime, Bellin’s influential nautical atlas, this map reflects the strategic and agricultural importance of the island during the 18th century, when Guadeloupe was a prized French colony in the Caribbean. As the chief cartographer to the French Navy, Bellin brought both scientific precision and artistic skill to his work. The map carefully outlines the island’s rugged terrain, coastal inlets, rivers, and settlements, including the town of Basse-Terre and surrounding plantations. With clear labels and clean engraving, it served both navigational and colonial administrative purposes. This is a standout piece for collectors interested in early Caribbean history and French colonial cartography—both visually striking and rich in historical significance.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 13.25 x 19.25 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with original hand color.

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• CATEGORIES: Maps