Antique Print-GULF OF MEXICO-WEST INDIES-CARIBBEAN-Bonne-c. 1780
Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Carte du Golfe du Mexique, pour Servir a l'Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens et du Commerce des Europeens dans les Deux Indes' - This map covers the Gulf of Mexico and the West Indies. There is sparse detail mostly confined to Hispaniola and the Windward Islands. Currents and wind directions are noted. Nicely engraved by Andre with a garland-draped title cartouche.
Condition: Good, given age. Light foxing and staining top margin. Original fold as issued. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Medium: Engraving / etching with hand colouring on hand laid paper.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 31.5 x 21.2 cm. The image size is ca. 26.5 x 14.8 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12.4 x 8.3 inch. The image size is ca. 10.4 x 5.8 inch.
Part Number: 58774
Location: (ISCRA) BG-B6-19