Antique Print-BRAZIL-CEARA-PARAIBA-SERGIPE-MARANHOA-Schley-Bellin-1758

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Antique print, titled: 'Carte du Bresil.' - It shows: the north coast of Brazil, South America. Currently this region encompasses the provinces Maranhao, Ceara, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraiba and Sergipe. Handcoloured 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. Original folds, as issued. Later hand colouring. Right margin soiled with a few tears, closed with acid free archival tape. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A292-10 The overall size is ca. 7.9 x 10.2 inch. The image size is ca. 6.8 x 9.3 inch. The overall size is ca. 20 x 26 cm. The image size is ca. 17.2 x 23.7 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 50814

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