St Lucia; Done from Surveys and Observations made by the English whilst in their Possession
London: Robert Sayer, 1775.
Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Measures 24" x 18 1/4"
This scarce hand-colored map of St. Lucia by Thomas Jefferys depicts the Caribbean island in splendid detail. Topography is beautifully rendered by hachure, with lush forests depicted pictorially. Rivers, coastal features, islets, plantations, and anchor points are depicted. A major roadway transects the island from the north to the southeast corner. Small settlements are depicted along rivers, and a Carib indigenous village is shown along the northeast coast of the island. On the northwest coast, depths are shown by soundings. An inset in the upper left corner depicts a Plan of the Carenage.
The volcanic island was first colonized by France, who signed a treaty with the Caribs in 1660 to settle on the island. The English took control in 1663, but the two powers fought 14 times for the island in subsequent years. In very good condition. Centerfold as issued.
Thomas Jefferys (1710-1771) was one of the most important and prolific mapmakers of his era with particular focus on North America.
Robert Sayer (1725-1794) was an important English publisher of maps, portraits, and nautical engravings. Partnering with John Bennett around the 1760s, the two published the works of well-known cartographers such as Kitchen, Jefferys, Belling, d'Anville and others. This beautiful, large-scale map is an impressive example of his work.
Language: English
Price: $1,250.00
Item #330439