Antique Map of the Caspian Sea and Surroundings by Bellin, 1764

€ 187

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Date: 1764
Mapmaker / artist: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous o
Sheet size: 21.5 × 23 cm (8.5 × 9.1 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BGJC-110

About this sheet

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Mer Caspienne et ses Environs'. Old map depicting the region of the Caspian Sea. This map originates from 'Le Petit Atlas Maritime Recueil De Cartes et Plans' by J.N. Bellin. Artists and Engravers: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous outpt in maps, particular of maritime interest.

Condition: Good, age-related toning. Piece of tape on upper side of verso. Please study image carefully.
Date: 1764
Overall size: 23 x 21.5 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 17 x 21.5 cm.

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