Map of pre-colombian Hispaniola, named Ayiti or Kiskeya by the native Taíno people, and neighboring islands: the Antilles, Puerto Rico, and parts of Cuba and Jamaica.  Full title in French: "Carte de L'Isle de Hayti Aujour d'hui L'Espagnole ou L'Isle de St. Domingue Avec les Isles Voisines" (Map of L'Isle de Hayti Today L'Espagnole or L'Isle de St. Domingue With the Neighboring Isles).   Published in Antoine de Prevost´s, "Histoire générale des voyages", 1754.   Decorated with an ornate cartouche.  Printed on fine laid (chain) paper with hand coloring.  Map size: 8 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.  Folds as issued.  Excellent condition
 
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772), was one of the most important cartographers of the 18th century, with a career spanning some 50 years.  Compared to earlier 17th and 18th century cartographic work, Bellin's maps focus on function and accuracy tending.  Unlike many of his contemporaries, Bellin was always careful to cite his references.  Despite his success, he did not always enjoy his work, which is described as "long, unpleasant, and hard".  In addition to numerous maps and charts published during his lifetime, many of Bellin's maps published posthumously with updates.