Title of the map:

"L'Isle de la Jamaique, divisée par Paroisses, dressée sur des Memoires Anglois Par la Sr de Fer ...." 

Antique copper engraved map of Hispaniola, by Nicolas DE FER. The map depicts Jamaica in the early 1700s, illustrating its division into several parishes. Notable parishes include St. Thomas, St. George, and Clarendon, among others. The map also features names of settlements, rivers, and notable geographic features, providing a comprehensive view of the island's landscape and human geography at the time. The clear demarcation of parishes highlights the administrative structure of Jamaica during this period. The map includes the names of mountains, rivers, and bays, providing insight into Jamaica's physical geography

During the early 18th century, Jamaica was a significant British colony, and maps like this one served as important tools for navigation, administration, and territorial claims. The map reflects the colonial interests of the time, highlighting the island's resources and strategic importance in the Caribbean.

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Nicolas De FER (1646-1720) is one of the famous geographe of XVIIIe century. His earliest wellknown map of the canal de Languedoc, realised in 1669. In 1697, he published his first world atlas. De Fer has created this map when he was in service of the King of France Louis XIV. In 1695, De Fer, with several other notable French mapmakers, became founding contributors to the French Bureau of Maps and Plans. This bureau, created to deal with the technical and strategic problems of overseas commerce and exploration, was part of the Royal Academy of Sciences’ Ministry of the Navy and Colonies. 

Condition : good condition, small foxing in lower margin, in colors.

Edition : Paris, c. 1705, 18th century

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