Antique Map-The island of Java-Jakarta-Croisey-Bellin-ca. 1780

Publication Date: 1780

About this Item

Antique Map, titled: 'Carte de l'isle de Java.' - Map of Java. From an edition of "L'Hydrographie Francoise Recueil des Cartes Generales et Particulieres qui ont ete Faites pour le Service des Vaisseaux du Roy." by Bellin. Map of Java. Engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Textband Auvergne Made by 'P. Croisey' and published by 'Jacques Nicolas Bellin'. P. Croisey worked around 1770-1800 in Versailles as engraver. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was one of the most important cartographers of the 18th century. With a career spanning some 50 years, Bellin is best understood as geographe de cabinet and transitional mapmaker spanning the gap between 18th and early 19th century cartographic styles. Good, given age. Small margins, , with the vertical folds as published, small abrasion in upper rightcorner. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. The overall size is ca. 45.6 x 25 cm. The image size is ca. 43.5 x 21.5 cm. The overall size is ca. 18 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 17.1 x 8.5 inch. Storage location: E47-03.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Antique Map-The island of Java-Jakarta-Croisey-Bellin-ca. 1780
• Publication Date: 1780
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Maps and Topographical - Asia