Description: 1780 Bonne Map of Guadeloupe Islands, French West Indies - ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAP Les Isles de la Guadeloupe, De Marie Galante, De La Desirade This map of the Guadeloupe Islands in the French West Indies is by one of the most significant French cartographers of the 18th century. After first reaching them in 1493, Christopher Columbus named the islands after the Virgin Mary, yet with their oft-remarked butterfly-like shape, they might have been better named for an angel. Bonne has elegantly rendered the shape and detail of the coastlines, including both the two main islands and surrounding locales. This map, published in Bonne's 1780 atlas, conveys the rational cartographic style of the day in its lack of title cartouche, rhumb lines, or any other decorative elements. Only pictorial mountains remain and serve to describe the mountainous terrain of the volcanic islands. Nearby, fine engraving shows the plateaued landscape of La Desirade. Rigobert Bonne (1727-1795) was one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century. He served as Hydrographer to France, and during his term, he produced a number of detailed and useful maps, particularly of coastal regions. His work is often devoid of decorative cartouches and compasses roses and marks a turn in European mapmaking away from decoration toward technical mapping. One of the most recognizable maps of the region from that period. Original. The map is in good condition with some chips and tears to margins, not affecting the image. Center fold as issued in atlas. Publication: Rigobert Bonne, (Paris) 1780. Type: Map. Engraving with original outline coloring. Image measures 9.5 x 12.75". ARGOSY BOOK STORE Old & Rare Books, Maps & Prints. Since 1925 116 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022 New York City's oldest independent book store Argosy Book Store, founded in 1925, is now in its third generation of family ownership. 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Price: 175 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2023-12-21T19:10:41.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Return policy details: Warranty & Returns: Items may be returned, within fourteen days of receipt, if our description was inaccurate. Please notify us before returning anything, and make sure the items are carefully packed. Shipping charges, international custom charges and packing charges, if any, are not refundable.
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Condition: Used
Type: Map
Maker: Rigobert Bonne
Original/Reproduction: Original
Year: 1780
