Old Map of the Lesser Antilles by Bellin, 1764: Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Antigua, Virgin Islands carcassone a symbol of resilience

a symbol of resilience

or delighting a London enthusiast

The map also shows a number of other important locations in Languedoc

making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Poland or military cartography

It looks its best at larger sizes

Old Map of the Lesser Antilles by Bellin, 1764: Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Antigua, Virgin Islands carcassone a symbol of resilienceStep into the vibrant maritime world of the 18th century with Les Petites Antilles ou Les Isles du Vent, a masterwork by the renowned French cartographer Jacques Nicolas Bellin, dated 1764. This exceptional map elegantly charts the arc of the Lesser Antilles, or Windward Islands, capturing the critical corridor between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Bellins meticulous craftsmanship is evident in the clarity with which he delineates each