North Atlantic Sea Chart by Bellin 1758 - Greenland, Iceland, Canada

Title: North Atlantic Map: Alaska, Greenland, Iceland - Carte Réduite des Mers du Nord, Bellin 1758

Description:

This large sea chart from 1758 provides a detailed view of the North Atlantic, Arctic, and Baltic seas, showcasing the coastlines of Greenland, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Great Britain. The map is a fine example of 18th-century nautical cartography, offering valuable insights into maritime exploration and geography of the period.

Author: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) was a distinguished French hydrographer, engineer of the French Navy, and member of the Royal Society. He was renowned for his contributions to nautical charts and maps.

For: Antoine-François Prévost's L’Histoire Générale des Voyages.

Published by: Pierre de Hondt, The Hague, between 1747–1780.

Specifications:

• Image Size: 45.5 x 33.5 cm (18 x 13.5 inches)
• Condition: Very good clean engraving, folds as published, with the left border margin widened.

Key Features:

• Detailed 18th-century sea chart of the North Atlantic, Arctic, and Baltic seas
• Shows coastlines of Greenland, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Great Britain
• By renowned cartographer Jacques Nicolas Bellin
• A valuable addition to any collection of historical maps and sea charts

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