St. Helene Harbor, South Africa 1748 by Bellin
| Cartographer: | Bellin |
| Full Title: | "Carte de la Baye de Sainte Helene" |
| Published: | Paris, 1748 |
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"Carte de la Baye de Sainte Helene", issued 1748, Paris by Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-72), the important French cartographer who spent over 50 years at the French Hydrographic Service and was appointed the first "Ingenieur Hydrographe de la Marine", as well as later in life "Hydrographer to the King". Bellin is best known for his high quality French sea charts and his finely engraved world maps for Prevost's "L'Histoire Generale des Voyages". A very detailed and desirable mid-18th century map of this South African harbor with beautiful full hand color and bold rhumb lines. Would appear to reference the visit of de la Haye, as it mentions the planting of the Royal arms near the river.
A fine mid-18th century map in near fine, clean antiquarian condition on a c. 9 7/8 " H x 7 5/8 " W sheet (engraved image c. 8 1/4 " H x 6 1/4 " W).
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| Item #: | 52477 |
| Item Title: | Bellin - St. Helene Harbor, South Africa |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | $50 |
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