C1749

Carte Reduite des Parties Septentrionales Du Globe, Situees Entre L’Asie Et Amerique Pour fervir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages.

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Fine detailed C18th map of the Canadian, Alaskan and Pacific coasts by Nicholas Bellin. The map extends from the peninsula of Kamchatka eastward to Baffin Bay. Shown are recent discoveries which include the Russian discoveries in 1728 and 1741. Bellin … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Carte Reduite des Parties Septentrionales Du Globe, Situees Entre L’Asie Et Amerique Pour fervir a l’Histoire Generale des Voyages.

Date:

C1749

Mapmaker:

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)

Condition:

In good condition, with folds as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

345mm

x 210mm

Paper Size:

390mm

x 250mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1749

Description:

Fine detailed C18th map of the Canadian, Alaskan and Pacific coasts by Nicholas Bellin.

The map extends from the peninsula of Kamchatka eastward to Baffin Bay. Shown are recent discoveries which include the Russian discoveries in 1728 and 1741. Bellin has added numerous notes as to current explorations and theories, which include the much sought after northwest passage.

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).

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