Antique Map of the Region of Martigues, France

€ 340

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Sheet size: 31.7 × 22.8 cm (12.5 × 9.0 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13397-6

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

General age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

This antique map, titled "Etang de Martigue et Environs," offers a detailed view of the Martigues region in France. It is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the geographical features and surroundings of Martigues during the 18th century. The map is part of "Le Petit Atlas Maritime," a work by the renowned cartographer Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, published in 1764. It serves as a window into the past, offering a glimpse of the coastal landscape and geographical knowledge of the Martigues area during that era.

Bellin was an important maker of charts for the French Depot de la Marine. He was born in Paris in 1703 and educated as an engineer. He produced many important charts and published them individually and in compilations. The Neptune Francais was published in 1753 and the Hydrographie Francaise in 1756. His largest and most comprehensive work is the Petit Atlas Maritime.