Original 1758 copperplate engraved antique map of the island of Grenada in the West Indies, printed more than 265 years ago.

• The map depicts the French colony of La Grenade and shows parishes, coastal features, and topography. It labels the island's capital as Fort Royal (today St. George) and shows the natural harbor, which provided refuge to the French navy during hurricanes.



• Four years after this map was printed, the British captured the island during the Seven Years War, and Grenada became a British colony under the terms of the Treaty of Paris in 1763.



• The image area measures 21.1 x 15.5 cm [8¼" x 6"], and the map is titled Carte de l'Isle de la Grenade. It was drawn by Jacques Nicolas Bellin and issued in the atlas to accompany Abbe A.F. Prévost d'Exile's' Histoire Générale des Voyages, one of the great collections of travels and voyages from the Age of Enlightenment.



• Condition:  The map is in excellent condition, bright and clean, printed on a fine laid paper, uncolored, as issued, with no rips, tears, or creases. It is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans, which include views of the full sheet, front and back, and feel free to ask any questions.



• This is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine.



• Bellin was the most important French hydrographer of the 18th century, and this map has a striking and handsome appearance, with a decorative rococo title cartouche at top center. It would make a beautiful display in your den or office.



• It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful tips on framing with your purchase.



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