C1747

Plan De la Baye et Isle D’Arguim L…

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Detailed c.18th French engraved map of the bay of D’Argum on the island of Mauritius. From Prevost, Abbe. Histoire générale des voyages : ou, Nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre qui ont été … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Plan De la Baye et Isle D’Arguim Leve par un Pilote Francoise Echelle Lieues Communes de France.

Date:

C1747

Mapmaker:

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)

Condition:

Faint wax stains on left sheet, will matt over, otherwise in good condition. With folds as issued.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

210mm

x 147mm

Paper Size:

372mm

x 253mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1747

Description:

Detailed c.18th French engraved map of the bay of D’Argum on the island of Mauritius.

From Prevost, Abbe. Histoire générale des voyages : ou, Nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre qui ont été publiées jusqu’à présent dans les différentes 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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