Title of the map:

"ISLE DE MADAGASCAR autrement ISLE DE St LAURENT Par N.B. Ing de la Marine 1747"


Antique detailed copper engraved map of Madasgascar, by Jacques-Nicolas BELLIN (1703-1772).

The map shows a lot of details of the mountainous topography, rivers, sand bars, and harbors. The note at bottom right explains that the southeastern portion of the island, between the Antavare and Mandreray rivers, requires a level of detail that could not be included on this map, but is available on a map by Sr. de Flecourt published in 1656.




Size with margins : 32,7 x 30,7 cm / 12,5 x 11,8 inches

Condition : very good condition, handed colors.

Edition : Paris, dated 1747, 18th century.





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Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you