 1767 Isaak Tirion Map of Cayenne, French Guiana  WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS - NOT REPRODUCTIONS Title: Land-Kaart van het Eiland en de Volkplanting van Cayenne aan de Kust van Zuid-Amerika. Description: This is a 1767 Isaak Tirion map of Cayenne, French Guiana in South America. The map depicts the region along the northeastern coast of South America from the Kourou River past the city of Cayenne to the Kaw (Cau) River. The city of Cayenne is located on the coast near the mouth of the river known by the same name. A fairly detailed map of the region, numerous locations are identified by single letters, which are explained in a key situated in the lower right corner. Per the key, a location identified by an S is a sugar works or mill, a K indicates a coffee works or mill (most likely a plantation), an R labels indigo plantations, the letter C illustrates the locations of native villages, and the letter B notes a farmstead. An inset map, entitled Platte Grond van de Stad en t Kasteel van Cayenne, located in the upper-right corner, depicts the plan of the city. The cathedral, parade ground, Jesuit college, hospital, and the fortress are all illustrated and labeled. The citys walls hint at its violent history that had only recently been ended. The city of Cayenne is located on the coast near the mouth of the river known by the same name. Indicated by a sketch of the citys walls, Cayenne was then a thriving city in the French empire. Over the course of the preceding century, the city had changed hands several times between the French, English, and Portuguese before the French established permanent control of the colony in 1763. Then King Louis XV sent thousands of settlers to Guiana, but only a few hundred survived the first year. The tropical diseases and natives hostile to this invasion were the reality instead of the storied gold and easy fortunes. This map was created by Isaak Tirion and published in 1767. Size: Printed area measures 14.25 inches high by 16.25 inches wide. Condition: Very good. Light toning along original centerfold. Light wear along original fold lines. Verso repair to minor fold separation. Blank on verso. Shipping: Shipping rates are not negotiable. Items are shipped within three business days of receiving payment. We are happy to consolidate shipping where possible. The following shipping options are available: 1. FedEx Overnight (45 USD). USA Only. Signature Required. Customs: International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Typically, a customs duty and/or VAT tax will be assessed on all parcels to continental Europe. Sometimes duty or tax is due in China, but is seems very random. Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan have never assessed duty on a map we shipped. Maps shipped to the UK should be duty free as educational materials, but from time to time duty of 5% is assessed incorrectly by the UK customs agents. Insurance: All shipments are insured privately against loss and damage. All of our shipments require a signature for insurance purposes. If you have any questions please feel free to email us through eBay. Other Services Conservation Framing: Geographicus recommends basic conservation framing services for any antique paper. We do not offer this service. |
1767 Isaak Tirion Map of Cayenne, French Guiana WE SELL ONLY ORIGINAL ANTIQUE MAPS - NOT REPRODUCTIONS Title: Land-Kaart van het Eiland en de Volkplanting van Cayenne aan de Kust van Zuid-Amerika. Description: This is a 1767 Isaak Tirion map of Cayenne, French Guiana in South America. The map depicts the region along the northeastern coast of South America from the Kourou River past the city of Cayenne to the Kaw (Cau) River. The city of Cayenne is located on the coast near the mouth of the river known by the same name. A fairly detailed map of the region, numerous locations are identified by single letters, which are explained in a key situated in the lower right corner. Per the key, a location identified by an S is a sugar works or mill, a K indicates a coffee works or mill (most likely a plantation), an R labels indigo plantations, the letter C illustrates the locations of native villages, and the letter B notes a farmstead. An inset map, entitled Platte Grond van de Stad en t Kasteel van Cayenne, located in the upper-right corner, depicts the plan of the city. The cathedral, parade ground, Jesuit college, hospital, and the fortress are all illustrated and labeled. The citys walls hint at its violent history that had only recently been ended. The city of Cayenne is located on the coast near the mouth of the river known by the same name. Indicated by a sketch of the citys walls, Cayenne was then a thriving city in the French empire. Over the course of the preceding century, the city had changed hands several times between the French, English, and Portuguese before the French established permanent control of the colony in 1763. Then King Louis XV sent thousands of settlers to Guiana, but only a few hundred survived the first year. The tropical diseases and natives hostile to this invasion were the reality instead of the storied gold and easy fortunes. This map was created by Isaak Tirion and published in 1767. Size: Printed area measures 14.25 inches high by 16.25 inches wide. Condition: Very good. Light toning along original centerfold. Light wear along original fold lines. Verso repair to minor fold separation. Blank on verso. Shipping: Shipping rates are not negotiable. Items are shipped within three business days of receiving payment. We are happy to consolidate shipping where possible. The following shipping options are available: 1. FedEx Overnight (45 USD). USA Only. Signature Required. Customs: International buyers are responsible for paying duty and taxes on delivery. DHL or FedEx will contact the buyer by telephone to arrange tax payment if it is levied. Duty varies by country and we cannot predict the amount you will be charged. Some countries are duty free, others are not. Typically, a customs duty and/or VAT tax will be assessed on all parcels to continental Europe. Sometimes duty or tax is due in China, but is seems very random. Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, and Taiwan have never assessed duty on a map we shipped. Maps shipped to the UK should be duty free as educational materials, but from time to time duty of 5% is assessed incorrectly by the UK customs agents. Insurance: All shipments are insured privately against loss and damage. All of our shipments require a signature for insurance purposes. If you have any questions please feel free to email us through eBay. Other Services Conservation Framing: Geographicus recommends basic conservation framing services for any antique paper. We do not offer this service. |
