Antique Print-BAY-ISLAND-ARGUIN-MARUITANIA-AFRICA-Schley-Bellin-1758

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Antique print, titled: 'Plan de la Baye et Isle d'Arguim.' - It shows: a map of the bay and island of Arguin on the coast of Mauritania. Etching/engraving on laid paper. Description: While these maps by Van Schley after Bellin were initially made for 'Histoire Generale des Voyages' (Paris 1746-1759), this is from the 1758 Dutch edition of that work published by Arkstee & Merkus. Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Jakob van Schley' after 'Jacques Nicolas Bellin'. Jakob van der Schley (1715-1779) was a Dutch draughtsman and engraver, who studied under Bernard Picart. Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was a French hydrographer, geographer and member of The Philosophes. His career, spanning over 50 years, caused an enormous outpt in maps, particular of maritime interest. Condition: Excellent, given age. Two tiny worm holes in print, backed with contemporary paper and acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A292-23 The overall size is ca. 9.2 x 7.2 inch. The image size is ca. 8.8 x 6.4 inch. The overall size is ca. 23.4 x 18.2 cm. The image size is ca. 22.4 x 16.3 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 50801

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