Charte von den Inseln Trinidad, Tobago un Margaretha, dem Busen von Paria und einem Theile von Cumana.

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• PUBLISHER: Published by the Weimar Geographisches Institut, Weimar, Germany.

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: 1814.

• EDITION SIZE: 8 3/4 x 15 7/8" (25.3 x 42.3 cm) plus margins.

• DESCRIPTION: Charte von den Inseln Trinidad, Tobago und Margaretha, dem Busen von Paria und einem Theile von Cumana Published in 1814 by the Weimar Geographisches Institut, this map offers a meticulous depiction of Trinidad, Tobago, and Isla Margarita, along with parts of the Gulf of Paria and the Cumana region. The map is hand-colored to distinguish colonial possessions, reflecting the intense geopolitical interests and colonial dynamics of the early 19th century. <br><br> Created by an institution founded in 1804 by Friedrich Justin Bertuch, this map exemplifies the institute's commitment to producing high-quality cartographic works that blend scientific accuracy with artistic elegance. It serves not only as a navigational tool but also as a historical document, capturing the complex territorial claims and administrative divisions of the period, crucial for understanding the colonial and maritime history of the Caribbean.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 10.25 x 18 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition and color.

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• CATEGORIES: Maps , Canada, Mexico, Central & South America, and West Indies , West Indies and Caribbean