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C1753
Representation du Cours Ordinaire des Vents de Traverse qui regnent sur les cotes dans la grande Mer Du Sud.
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Scarce c.18th map by French royal cartographer Nicholas Bellin, showing Australia with the discoveries of Abel Tasman’s two voyages of discoveries in 1742 and 1744. The prevailing winds are marked with arrows. From Prevost, Abbe. Histoire générale des voyages : ou, … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Representation du Cours Ordinaire des Vents de Traverse qui regnent sur les cotes dans la grande Mer Du Sud.
Date:
C1753
Mapmaker:
Condition:
In good condition, with centre fold as issued.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
310mm
x 190mm
Paper Size:
400mm
x 257mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1753
Description:
Scarce c.18th map by French royal cartographer Nicholas Bellin, showing Australia with the discoveries of Abel Tasman’s two voyages of discoveries in 1742 and 1744. The prevailing winds are marked with arrows.
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).
