1776 A. Krevelt, Bellin, Carte de Jamaique, Jamaica Caribbean, hand coloured map

J.N. Bellin; A. V. Krevelt

"Carte de l'Isle de la Jamaique"

1776

Size:

12.6 x 8.3 inches

32 x 21.1 cm

Strongly engraved map describes this island of the Greater Antilles. Divided by parishes, the map shows remarkable detail with scores of place names along the coast plus mountains, personal estates, watershed and other details in the interior. At lower left is a decorative rococo-style title cartouche with compass rose and rhumb lines above.

References: Kapp (MCC-42) #77; Sellers and Van Ee #1917.

Excellent condition. Folds as issued.