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Map of Martinique, Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Désirade & Saintes by Bonne, 1788 This fine antique map, titled *Isle de la Martinique, … Read more Map of Martinique, Guadeloupe, Marie-Galante, Désirade & Saintes by Bonne, 1788 This fine antique map, titled *Isle de la Martinique, Isles de la Guadeloupe, de Marie Galante, de la Desirade et celles des Saintes*, was created by the esteemed French cartographer Rigobert Bonne and published in Paris circa 1788. It presents detailed copperplate engravings of Martinique and Guadeloupe (shown divided into Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre) alongside the smaller islands of Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and Les Saintes. Bonne’s cartography is characterised by scientific precision and elegant clarity, reflecting the Enlightenment era’s quest for accuracy and knowledge. This map shows numerous place names, rivers, coastal features, and settlements, all meticulously engraved and hand-coloured in period outline hues of pink, yellow, and green. The inset and dual scale bars provide both French and marine leagues. See less
- Dimensions
- 15.35ʺW × 10.63ʺH
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Very good condition … moreVery Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use\. Very good condition overall. Strong impression with original hand colouring. Minor age toning to paper edges, a faint horizontal fold line from original atlas binding, not affecting the engraved area. Margins ample for framing. less
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