DESCRIPTION: Beautiful second edition (1774) of Bellin's important map of the Caribbean, Central America, and Gulf Coast, which is substantially revised and updated from the first edition issued by Bellin in 1749. Most notable feature on this stunning 18th century survivor is that south Florida is depicted as a mass of islands. The concept of the Florida archipelago derives from the work of Father Francois Le Maire, a missionary who arrived in Louisiana in June 1706.
In the title block the date has been partially erased from the original plate, causing some confusion that this chart might date to the 17th year of the French Revolution (1806). This is not the case. The attribution to the Duc du Paslin, the lack of R.F. in the circular Depot logo, and the depiction of Florida as an archipelago are all consistent with the Library of Congress' date for this map of 1774. (Library of Congress Map Diivision. "A List of Maps of America in the Library of Congress". 1901. p. 423. Retrieved online 3/2016)
PUBLICATION DATE: 1774
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: United States
BODY OF WATER: Gulf of Mexico
CONDITION: Very Good.
Wide margins. No noteable condition issues.
COLORING: Attractive modern outline handcoloring.
ENGRAVER:
SIZE: 32
" x
21 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 61
PRICE: $1750
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