Carte Reduite des Mers du Nord

Carte Reduite des Mers du Nord
Cartographer:
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas
Title:
Carte Reduite des Mers du Nord
Stock Code:
438
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Later colour
Size: (W x H):
88cm x 55cm
 
34½ inches x 21½ inches
Date:
1751
Price:
£750

A large and handsome map of the northern oceans, with Iceland, Britain and Scandinavia in detail (erupting volcanoes in Iceland), but wildly inaccurate in terms of Greenland and the American coast. Magnificent cartouche with Coat of Arms at upper right

Very good condition. Two light spots on map at upper centre. Waterstain at top edge

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