Tierra del Fuego Chile Argentinia antique map by Bellin 1753
Title: Carte Detroit de la Mare.
Description: Old map of the Straits of Le Maire and Tierra Del Fuego, in hand coloring with a decorative compass rose. Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772). In 1721, at age 18, he was appointed hydrographer (chief cartographer) to the French Navy. In August 1741, he became the first Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine (the French Hydrographical Office) and was named Official Hydrographer of the French King.
16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints. We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints. A Certificate of Authenticity ( COA ) will be supplied on request. Size: Sheet app.: 16.5 x 24 cm. 6.5 x 9.5 inches. Image app.: 15 x 19.5 cm. 6 x 7.5 inches. Condition: Fine map in excellent condition/folds as publishes/part border added.
