Map of Manado Bay – Dumont d’Urville (c.1828)

$625,00

An original colour black an white map charts of the bay in Manado, Northern Sulawesi or former Celebes. This map was based and recognized by the expedition of Frégate Jules-Sébastien-César Dumont d’Urville, (1790-1842)

Description

An original colour black an white map charts of the bay in Manado, Northern Sulawesi or former Celebes with an inset of the view. This map was based and recognized by the expedition of Frégate Jules-Sébastien-César Dumont d’Urville, (1790-1842), French navigator who commanded voyages of exploration to the South Pacific (1826–29) and the Antarctic (1837–40), resulting in extensive revisions of existing charts and discovery or re-designation of island groups. And lifted and drafted by Mr. Paris, ensign, expedition of the corvette of S. M. the Astrolabe, July 1828, as noted on the map.

Very good condition; brown foxing on the margin

Measures 651 x 492 mm

Purchase code M0133