🗺️ 1775-1780 Virgin Islands, other Caribbean islands, By Bonne & Raynal
- 1775-1780
- By R. Bonne and Raynal
- From ‘Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Établissemens…’
- Part of an important work from the Age of Enlightenment, with contributions from Diderot. The questions, statements, and issues raised in the work on subjects such as religion, commerce, slavery, and contemporary political and social issues resulted in the publication being banned in France.
- As a result, it was published in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Copperplate engraved
- Authenticity Guaranteed
- Overall, very good condition
- 15“ x 9”
The Virgin Islands, along with Barbuda, St. Christopher, Antigua, Dominica, St. Lucia, Barbados, St. Vincent, Grenada, and Tobago, are all depicted, with numerous place names featured on each.
Dating between 1775 and 1780, R. Bonne and Raynal contributed to ‘Histoire Philosophique et Politique des Etablissemens’ an influential work from the Age of Enlightenment, enriched by the contributions of Diderot. The work explored various topics, including religion, commerce, slavery, and contemporary political and social issues. Its controversial content led to the banning of its publication in France, prompting its release in Geneva, Switzerland. The piece is copperplate engraved with guaranteed authenticity.
Overall, very good condition, measuring 15 x 9”.