Africa map, Sierra Leona and Sherbro Rivers. Bellin 1747
Title: Carte De La Coste Et Pays Voisins Des Rivieres De Sierra Leona Et De Sherbro.
Antique map of the Sierra Leone coast with the neighbors river estuary, copperplate engraved with hand coloring.
Mapmaker: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 21 March 1772) Bellin was born in Paris. He was hydrographer of France's hydrographic office, member of the Académie de Marine and of the Royal Society of London. Over a 50 year career, he produced a large number of maps of particular interest to the Ministère de la Marine.
Origin: Histoire Générale des Voyages (Paris, 1746-1759; 15 volumes) with maps and views by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin.
16th -17th -18th-19th Century maps & atlases & prints. We sell guaranteed Absolutely Original authentic Maps and Prints.
Size: Sheet app.: 19 x 25.5 cm. 7.5 x 10 inches. Image app.: 14.5 x 21.2 cm. 5.75 x 8.5 inches. Condition: Overall condition very good. 2 repaired cracks in the borders, which do not affect the engraved area.
