Original 1750 Bellin Map FORT DAUPHIN Madagascar Tôlanaro Cartouche Compass Rose

Description: Original 1750 antique copper-plate engraved map by Jacques Nicolas Bellin. Title: "Plan du Fort Dauphin, construit par les François dans l'Isle de Madagascar" [Plan of Tôlanaro, built by the French in Madagascar]. The map has a decorative title cartouche and a compass rose. It was published in Prévost d' Exile's Histoire générale des Voyages, Paris, 1750. Condition: It is in excellent condition, a bold, crisp impression, bright and clean, with two vertical folds, as issued, and no marks, rips, or tears. It is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions. This is an original, authentic antique engraving, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It depicts the site of the French settlement on the southeast coast of the island of Madagascar. The fort was named in honor of the crown prince, the future Louis XIV of France. Jacques Nicolas Bellin was one of the most important and proficient French cartographers of the mid-eighteenth century. He was appointed the first Ingénieur Hydrographe de la Marine, and was also the Official Hydrographer to the French King. Bellin's maps and charts were finely engraved and produced, and set a high standard of accuracy. They are proudly displayed in museums, libraries, and private collections around the world. Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything at one time, not individually. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Lake Worth, Florida

End Time: 2023-12-29T13:03:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.69 USD