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Description: While these maps by Van Schley after Bellin were initially made for 'Histoire Generale des Voyages' (Paris 1746-1759), this is from the 1758 Dutch edition of that work published by Arkstee & Merkus.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Jakob van Schley' after 'Jacques Nicolas Bellin'. Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous outpt in maps, particular of maritime interest.
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Subject: Antique print, titled: 'Carte de la Coste Occidentale d' Afrique, depuis la Cap Blanc jusqu'a Tanit.' - A map of The Banc d'Arguin National Park / Bay of Arguin lies in Western Africa on the west coast of Mauritania between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou.
Condition: Excellent, given age. Top and lower margin cropped to the platemark. Left margin cropped close to the platemark. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 17.5 x 24 cm. The image size is ca. 16.5 x 23.7 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 6.9 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 6.5 x 9.3 inch.
Medium: Etching/engraving on laid paper.
Location: A292-37
SKU: TPC 50787.1
Section: TPC-BELLIN-1758
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