Chile antique map Vue de la Baye de Cumberland Bellin 1758

Description: Chile, antique map Vue de la Baye de Cumberland. Bellin 1758Title: Coste du Nord Est de l'Isle de Juan Fernandez.Vue de la Baye de Cumberland.Description: Atractive copper-plate engraved bird's-eye view in hand coloring of the Cumberland Bay, Juan Fernandez island, Chile. Also named Robinson Crusoe island. with a beautiful title cartouche, depths and compass rose.Robinson Crusoe Island, named after the famous fictional character Robinson Crusoe.In 1704, a Scottish sailor named Alexander Selkirk was marooned on the island and lived there for four years and four months before being rescued. His story is believed to have inspired Daniel Defoe's novel "Robinson Crusoe."Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772).In 1721, at age 18, he was appointed hydrographer (chief cartographer) to the French Navy.In August 1741, he became the first Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine (the French Hydrographical Office) and was named Official Hydrographer of the French King.Origin: l'Histoire générale des voyages.16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints.We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints.A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request.Sheet app.: 12.75 x 9.25 inches. 32 x 23.5 cm. Image app.: 11 x 7.75 inches. 28 x 19.5 cm.Condition: Very good, beautiful color scheme, no defects, original antique map from the 18th century.Map has been washed and cleaned, compare it with other maps offered by other sellers and you will see the difference in quality. MapandMaps. For the complete Map and Print collection see our online site. MapandMaps Cartography of the World. Always real antique maps - Always original - Never reproductions. Europe buyers; we accept payment in Euro.

Price: 145 USD

Location: Europe

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