1776 A. Krevelt, Bellin, Carte de St. Cristophle, St. Kitts, map

J.N. Bellin; A. V. Krevelt

"Carte de de l'Isle St. Christophe"

1776

Size:

12.6 x 8.3 inches

32 x 21.1 cm

Map of St. Kitts in the Caribbean by French hydrographer and geographer Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772), who produced a prodigious body of work over a nearly fifty-year career. Appointed hydrographer of the French Navy at the age of eighteen, he eventually became Hydrographer to the King in 1741.

Excellent condition. Folds as issued.