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1764 Bellin Map FRENCH GUIANA * ORIGINAL ANTIQUE!
- Size: Sheet size of map is 13" x 18½" or 33cm x 47cm.
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Bellin spent over fifty years at the French Hydrographic Service where he was appointed the first 'Ingenieur hydrographe de La Marine'. During his term of office there he was commissioned to carry out major surveys, first of the coasts of France and later of all the known coasts of the world. These tremendous undertakings resulted in the production of a very large number of sea charts of the highest quality which appeared in many editions with varying numbers of charts to the end of the century. He was appointed 'Hydrographer to the King' and was a member of the Royal Society in London.
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This map is engraved on thick hand made paper with nice deep impression from the copper plate. This is an original antique, NOT a reproduction and guaranteed to be over 240 years old. Please click on my "ME" page to learn more and to purchase other quality items. Looking for additional quality items? Check out our other auctions for more that we have listed on eBay
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Condition: Very Good condition.
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Payment: Buyer may pay by PayPal, Money Order or Personal Check from USA bank or account drawn on US funds, or Wire Transfer to my bank in USA (extra $10 fee).
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Shipping: Shipping prices are listed below under shipping details. Buyer to pay for shipping with free shipping on additional maps and prints shipped together not including books or large groups of maps or prints sold as one lot.
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