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C1755
Carte Reduite du Globe Terrestre
Mapmaker:
World map on Mercator’s Projection by Nicholas Bellin the famous French Royal cartographer. Decorative Rococo style title at lower left. The map incorporates the discoveries made by James Cook of the east coast of Australia and New Zealand on his … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Carte Reduite du Globe Terrestre
Date:
C1755
Mapmaker:
Condition:
One small spot in upper right corner of sheet, otherwise in good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Copper engraving hand coloured
Image Size:
345mm
x 223mm
Paper Size:
425mm
x 320mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1755
Description:
World map on Mercator’s Projection by Nicholas Bellin the famous French Royal cartographer.
Decorative Rococo style title at lower left. The map incorporates the discoveries made by James Cook of the east coast of Australia and New Zealand on his first voyage. As well as those in the southern regions which record Cook’s second voyage naming of Georgia and discovery of Sandwich Land. Cook had crossed the Antarctic Circle on 17 January 1773 for the first time in history and his ships reached 67° 15′ S by 39° 35′ E, where their course was stopped by ice. Australia is shown with an imaginary southern and eastern coast, both joined to Tasmania.
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).
