Africa - Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Comoros, Seychelles; J.N. Bellin - Carte de toutes les Isles (..) Coste de Zanguebar (..) - 1721-1750

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A copper engraving by J. N. Bellin from 1746, this map covers the western Indian Ocean with Madagascar and surrounding islands, hand coloured and in excellent condition.

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Map of the western part of the Indian Ocean. On the left, the coastline of East Africa is visible between South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania (with Zanzibar), and Kenya (Mombasa).

Central on the map is Madagascar, with the Comoros in the top left, and Mauritius (here called Ile de France) and Reunion in the top right, above the title cartouche.

In the top right corner, Seychelles.

Map made by J.N. Bellin and published in Paris in 1746 in 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Excellent condition

Image 23x28cm, sheet 26x36cm

Map of the western part of the Indian Ocean. On the left, the coastline of East Africa is visible between South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania (with Zanzibar), and Kenya (Mombasa).

Central on the map is Madagascar, with the Comoros in the top left, and Mauritius (here called Ile de France) and Reunion in the top right, above the title cartouche.

In the top right corner, Seychelles.

Map made by J.N. Bellin and published in Paris in 1746 in 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.

Excellent condition

Image 23x28cm, sheet 26x36cm

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Country
Africa
Geographical specification
Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion, Comoros, Seychelles
Map maker/ publisher
J.N. Bellin
Map/ Book title
Carte de toutes les Isles (..) Coste de Zanguebar (..)
Period
1721-1750
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Copper engraving
Additional Information
Overview map of a part of the Indian Ocean
Map colour
Later hand colour
Height
26 cm
Width
36 cm
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