Atlantic Ocean - French Sea Chart; Bellin - Carte Reduite d'une Partie de l'Ocean Atlantique ou Occidental - 1761-1780

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Carte Reduite d'une Partie de l'Ocean Atlantique ou Occidental, a copper‑engraved French sea chart by Jacques Nicolas Bellin for the Dépôt de la Marine, focusing on the Atlantic Ocean with contemporary hand colouring, 84 × 56 cm, dated 1761–1780.

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Impressive nautical chart titled "Carte Reduite d'une Partie de l'Ocean Atlantique ou Occidental," created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin and the Depot de la Marine in 1775. Measuring 84 cm in width and 56 cm in height, this map was part of a larger maritime atlas, a significant work by Bellin, who was a prominent French hydrographer in the 18th century. The chart is designed to assist in navigation, focusing on the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding coastlines

With original hand colouring.

image size: 56 x 84 cm

Condition
very good, few stains, some water stains on the white margin

Impressive nautical chart titled "Carte Reduite d'une Partie de l'Ocean Atlantique ou Occidental," created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin and the Depot de la Marine in 1775. Measuring 84 cm in width and 56 cm in height, this map was part of a larger maritime atlas, a significant work by Bellin, who was a prominent French hydrographer in the 18th century. The chart is designed to assist in navigation, focusing on the Atlantic Ocean and surrounding coastlines

With original hand colouring.

image size: 56 x 84 cm

Condition
very good, few stains, some water stains on the white margin

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country
Atlantic Ocean
Geographical specification
French Sea Chart
Map maker/publisher
Bellin
Map/book title
Carte Reduite d'une Partie de l'Ocean Atlantique ou Occidental
Period
1761-1780
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Impressive map
Map colour
Contemporary hand colour
Height
56 cm
Width
84 cm
GermanyVerified
429
Objects sold
100%
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