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C1746
Carte de L’Ocean Occidental Dressee pour Servir a l’Histoire General des Voyages…
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Detailed chart extending from the east coast of America to the west coast of Africa with large decorative title cartouche and compass rose.
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Full Title:
Carte de L’Ocean Occidental Dressee pour Servir a l’Histoire General des Voyages…
Date:
C1746
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Remargined left hand side margin, as often found. Otherwise in good condition. Folds as issued
Technique:
Original copper engraving with recent hand colouring.
Image Size:
460mm
x 320mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1746
Description:
Detailed chart extending from the east coast of America to the west coast of Africa with large decorative title cartouche and compass rose.
Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)
Bellin was a French multifaceted hydrographer and geographer had an incredibly successful 50 year career producing maps. His illustrious career started at just 18 years of age when he was appointed Chief Cartographer to the French Navy in 1721. His attention to detail, accuracy and high standard of workmanship resulted in him playing an integral role to France’s leadership in European cartography. In addition to being the Chief Cartographer of France’s hydrographic office, he was also a member of the Académie de Marine, the Royal Society of London, and the Philosophes (French intellectual group).
