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C1742
(1756)
Carte Reduite Des Mers Comprises entre L’Asia et L’Amerique Apelees par les Navigateurs Mer Du Sud ou Mer Pacifique pour servir aux Vaisseaux du Roi.
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Rare, large scale c.18th hand coloured engraved chart of Australia and the Pacific, by the French royal cartographer, Nicholas Bellin (1703-1772). The chart shows Australia with the discoveries of Abel Tasman on his two voyages1642-1644 and with additions of an … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Carte Reduite Des Mers Comprises entre L’Asia et L’Amerique Apelees par les Navigateurs Mer Du Sud ou Mer Pacifique pour servir aux Vaisseaux du Roi.
Date:
C1742
(1756)
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Small tear at right hand side margin not affecting image, otherwise in good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
849mm
x 567mm
Paper Size:
907mm
x 620mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1756
Description:
Rare, large scale c.18th hand coloured engraved chart of Australia and the Pacific, by the French royal cartographer, Nicholas Bellin (1703-1772).
The chart shows Australia with the discoveries of Abel Tasman on his two voyages1642-1644 and with additions of an imaginary southern and eastern coast from Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) to New Guinea.
Bellin first published this map in 1742 and reissued it in 1756. This chart is more commonly found with a plate number at top right, identifying it as one issued by the Depot des Cartes et Plans de la Marine, France’s equivalent of Britain’s Hydrographic Office.
References:
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 153.
Phillips-LeGear, A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress with Bibliographical Notes. 1995 New York: 587.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 263323
Australian National Maritime Museum: Object number 00040903
State Library New South Wales: 991008879799702626 (Map 100 from Depost des cartes)
Tooley, R.V. The Mapping of Australia. London 1979 :: 153.
Phillips-LeGear, A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress with Bibliographical Notes. 1995 New York: 587.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID: 263323
Australian National Maritime Museum: Object number 00040903
State Library New South Wales: 991008879799702626 (Map 100 from Depost des cartes)
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).