Historic Map : Tirion Antique Map of The Island of Cayenne, French Guyana, 1760, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 20in John Cary's wonderful 1801 Map

John Cary's wonderful 1801 Map of the World on Mercator's Projection

Dufour’s Atlas Universal

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Historic Map : Tirion Antique Map of The Island of Cayenne, French Guyana, 1760, Vintage Wall Art Size:24in x 20in John Cary's wonderful 1801 MapThis is a beautiful c. 1760 map of the coast of French Guyana and the Island of Cayenne by Isaak Tirion. It covers from River Kourou south as far as River Kaw (Cau) and River Orapu. A large inset in the upper right quadrant features the fortifications of Cayenne, including Fort Ceperou. Throughout, the map notes rivers, important towns, landmarks coastal features and beautifully rendered topography. The region was first discovered by Spanish explorers