China village Pau Ing Hyen Old print by Bellin 1750
Title : Ville de Pau Hyen Avec ses Moulins avent.
Description: Fine engraved rare print of China village Pau Ing Hyen with windmills and canals by the mapmaker Nicolas Bellin.
Cartographer/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.
Engraved by Jakob van der Schley aka Jakob van Schley a Dutch engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart.
Publishers: Prévost, Abbé, 1697-1763 - Meusnier de Querlon, A.-G. 1702-1780 - Pierre de Hondt, The Hague between 1747 – 1780.
Sheet app.: 17 x 17 inches. 6.5 x 6.5 inches Image app.: 14 x 12 cm. 5.5 x 4.75 inches. Condition: 18th century antique engraved original print, in very good condition, no flaws.
