Sweden Finland Old Antique Map Golphe De Bothnie, Bellin 1758

Description: This antique map, Suite du Golphe de Bothnie, focuses on the Gulf of Bothnia, showcasing the area between Sweden and Finland. The map, a part of Bellin’s celebrated work, highlights the intricate details of the Gulf and its surrounding geography, providing insights into 18th-century maritime navigation.

Cartographer/Mapmaker: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772), born in Paris, was a French hydrographer who served France’s hydrographic office. Bellin was a member of the Académie de Marine and the Royal Society of London. His extensive cartographic work includes this map, published as part of Antoine-François Prévost's monumental 20-volume edition of L`Histoire Generale des Voyages by Pierre de Hondt, The Hague.

Origin: Published in Histoire Generale des Voyages.

Authenticity: We sell only guaranteed original antique maps and prints. This map is an original antique copper plate engraving, hand-colored. A Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request.

Size: Image approx.: 17 x 21.5 cm (6.5 x 8.5 inches).

Condition: Very good condition overall, with slight staining in the margins.