Carte des Environs de Tornea old Finland map Bellin 1764

Title: Carte des Environs de Tornea.

Description: This historic antique map depicts the surroundings of the Torne River in northern Sweden and Finland. The region, known for its strategic location in old Finland, is shown in fine detail through this copperplate engraving, hand-colored and embellished with a decorative title cartouche. This map is an excellent representation of Bellin’s precision and artistry.

Cartographer/Mapmaker: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772), a renowned French hydrographer and cartographer, served as hydrographer to France’s hydrographic office. He was a member of the Académie de Marine and the Royal Society of London, producing many important maps throughout his 50-year career, particularly for the Ministère de la Marine.

Origin: Le Petit Atlas Maritime, published in 1764.

Authenticity: We sell only guaranteed original antique maps and prints. A Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request.

Size: Sheet approx.: 16.5 x 22.5 cm (6.5 x 9 inches).
Image approx.: 14.5 x 20.5 cm (5.5 x 8 inches).

Condition: Very good, with a small and skillful marginal restoration.