Cap Haitien, Haiti. Jacques Nicolas Bellin, Ville du Cap dans l'Isle de St. Domingue, 1764 (circa). Hand Color. This bird's-eye plan depicts the important port city of Cap Francois on the island of Saint Domingue, now known as Cap Haitien, Haiti. Saint Domingue was a French colony established on the island of Hispaniola in 1659, and Cap Francois, established circa 1670, was the capital. This plan shows the block-street pattern in detail, with a key in the title cartouche indicating nine sites of interest, such as the fort, cemetery, and a fountain. The city is surrounded by excellent topographical detail. A compass rose orients north to the right, and the map is embellished with a rococo title cartouche.

LITERATURE: Sellers & Van Ee #1879.

A dark impression on watermarked paper with faint offsetting and light toning along the edges of the sheet. Grade: A

8.6 x 13.8 in