Banda Islands, Indonesia 1750 by Bellin
| Cartographer: | Bellin |
| Full Title: | "Iles de Banda" |
| Published: | 1750, Paris |
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" Isles de Banda", issued 1750, 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 these important former Dutch Indonesian islands with beautiful full hand color. Located in the Molucca archipelago, this group of 12 islands were once an important nutmeg and mace spice production center, the Dutch governors residence located on Great Banda. Indeed, numerous small villages and forts can clearly be seen, as well as the volcanoe on "Gunnanapi".
A fine and uncommon mid-18th century map in near fine, clean antiquarian condition beautifully hand colored on a c.9 3/4 " H x 12 1/2 " W sheet (engraved image c. 7 1/4 " H x 8 1/4 " W).
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| Item #: | 52855 |
| Item Title: | Bellin - Banda Islands |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | SOLD |
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