Item number: CAR109
Genuine Antique Map
1759
Maker: Universal Magazine
Antique map of the largest islands of Guadeloupe from Universal Magazine, published 1759. This map includes Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre as well as some uninhabited islands. The British expedition against Guadeloupe was a military action from January to May 1759, as part of the Seven Years' War. A large British force had arrived in the West Indies, intending to seize French possessions. After a six-month-long battle to capture Guadeloupe they finally received the formal surrender of the island, just days before a large French relief force arrived under Admiral Maximin de Bompart. Though the island was eventually ceded back to the French, the capture of the island contributed to the Annus Mirabilis of 1759. This handsome, small map includes cities, some topography, a volcano, the Highlands of St Ann, a decorative cartouche, and hand-coloring. Very good antique condition with folds as issued. Measures approx. 7.5 x 9 inches to the neatline. This map was matted in a tan archival mat after the photo was taken.
Genuine Antique Map from 1759
Item Number: CAR109