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C1749
Iles De Banda.
Early c.18th hand coloured French map of the Banda Islands, Maluku, comprising the important Spice Islands. Until the mid-19th century, the Banda Islands were the only known source of nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg, from its seed and mace, from the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Iles De Banda.
Date:
C1749
Condition:
In good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
210mm
x 200mm
Paper Size:
270mm
x 270mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1749
Description:
Early c.18th hand coloured French map of the Banda Islands, Maluku, comprising the important Spice Islands.
Until the mid-19th century, the Banda Islands were the only known source of nutmeg and mace. Nutmeg, from its seed and mace, from the seed covering. The map shows the plantations, Dutch forts, and an erupting volcano.
From: Prevost, Abbe. Histoire gnrale des voyages : ou, Nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par
terre qui ont t publies jusqu’ prsent dans les diffrentes langues de toutes les.. Paris
References:
Sabin, J. A Dictionary of Books Relating to America, from its Discovery to the Present Time. New York. (1936) 1967: 65403
Hill, J. The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. San Diego 1974: p.241
Phillips, P. A List of Geographical Atlases in the Library of Congress. Washington 1973: 5991
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 6058912
Library of Congress Washington D.C.: 05041509
State Library New South Wales: RB/DQ909.8A
Bibliotheque Nationale de France: Identifier: ark:/12148/bpt6k201024v
State Library Victoria: RARESF 910.8 P929H
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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Jakob van der Schley (1715 - 1779)
Schley was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart (1673-1733). His greatest work was the numerous engraved portraits, views and maps for most of the engraved plates in the Prevost's, Abbe., "Histoire générale des voyages".
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