C1753

Plan du Fort Anglois et de la Vile du Cap de Corse.

Mapmaker:

$A 75

C18th plan of the English Fort William and the gardens, Whydah in present day Benin on the Guinea coast of Africa. Interestingly within the gardens are noted cocoa plants, cacaotiers, along the wall closest to the river. From Prevost, Histoire generale … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

Plan du Fort Anglois et de la Vile du Cap de Corse.

Date:

C1753

Mapmaker:

Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured copper engraving.

Image Size:

209mm

x 146mm

Paper Size:

254mm

x 181mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1753

Description:

From Prevost, Histoire generale des voyages.

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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