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C1764
(1764)
Plan de la Ville de Siam Capitale du Royaume de ce nom Leve par un Ingenieur Francois en 1687.
Mapmaker:
C.18th map of the former capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya by Jacques Nicholas Bellin (1703-1772) with a extensive key at top. Bellin’s map of Ayutthaya is probably based on sketches made probably by the French engineer La Mare and was the … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Plan de la Ville de Siam Capitale du Royaume de ce nom Leve par un Ingenieur Francois en 1687.
Date:
C1764
(1764)
Mapmaker:
Condition:
Toning at top and right sheet edge, otherwise in good condition, with folds as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
260mm
x 195mm
Paper Size:
343mm
x 254mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1764
Description:
C.18th map of the former capital of Thailand, Ayutthaya by Jacques Nicholas Bellin (1703-1772) with a extensive key at top. Bellin’s map of Ayutthaya is probably based on sketches made probably by the French engineer La Mare and was the most accurate map made of the city at the time.
Key: A. Le Grand Palais. B. Petit Palais de Roi. C. Pagode ou le Roi de Siam regnant alors avoit ete eleve. D. Grande Pagode. E. Gde. Pagode Royale nomee Napetat. F. Pagodes Chinoises. G. College Constantin. H. Pagode Royale. I. l’Eveche. K. Pagode de la feue Reine. L. Loge des Francois. M. Nouvelle Loge des Francois. N. Hotel des Ambassadeurs de France. O. Hotel dePhaucon. P. Toutes les autres Pagodes. QQ. Rue des Maures. R.R. Rue Napetat. SS. Rue du Barcalon. TT. Rue du feu. VV. Rues des Elephans. XX. Rue du Palais. YY. Rue Chinoise.
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).
