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C1764
Carte Particuliere des Isles Moluques
Mapmaker:
C.18th map of the famous Maluka Islands, the source of nutmeg and cloves which were pivotal commodities in the c.16th-c.18th spice trade. From Prevost, Histoire generale des voyages.
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Full Title:
Carte Particuliere des Isles Moluques
Date:
C1764
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
155mm
x 225mm
Paper Size:
178mm
x 252mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1764
Description:
C.18th map of the famous Maluka Islands, the source of nutmeg and cloves which were pivotal commodities in the c.16th-c.18th spice trade.
From Prevost, Histoire generale des voyages.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 3911188
National Library Australia: Bib ID 3911188
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).
