Price: $135.00
SKU: 47682
ARTIST: Jacques Bellin
PUBLISHER: Published by Jean Francois de La Harpe, Paris.
MEDIUM: Copper engraving,
DATE: 1747-80.
EDITION SIZE: Image size 7 7/16 x 12" (18.9 x 30.5 cm).
DESCRIPTION: The map titled "Carte de l'Isle St. Christophe" (Saint Kitts) was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, a leading French cartographer of the 18th century, approximately between 1747 and 1780. This detailed map of the island of St. Kitts was featured in Prevost's "L'Histoire Generale des Voyages." <br><br> Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was renowned for his precise cartographic skills and served as the first official Hydrographer to the French King and the Ingenieur Hydrographe de la Marine. His work, including this detailed portrayal of Saint Kitts, has been crucial for historical and geographical studies, making it a significant piece for collectors and scholars alike.
ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 9.75 x 14 inch archival mylar for handling.
CONDITION: Good condition. B/W
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