Map of Batavia – Bellin (1750)

$350,00

An 18th century copperplate engraved map of Batavia with hand-coloring and a indicated key identifying the principal streets and canals.

Description

Antique map of Batavia titled ‘Plan de la Ville et du Château de Batavia’

An 18th century copperplate engraved map with hand-coloring and a indicated key identifying the principal streets and canals.

Artists and Engravers: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 21 March 1772) was born in Paris. He was hydrographer of France’s hydrographic office, member of the Académie de Marine and of the Royal Society of London. Over a 50 year career, he produced a large number of maps of particular interest to the Ministère de la Marine.

Conditions: Good, age-toning

Measurements: 360 x 250 mm

Purchase code: BG-11199