Antique Print-FALEME-SANAGA-SENEGAL-CAMEROON-Schley-Bellin-1758

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Antique print, titled: 'Carte du cours des Rivieres de Faleme et Sanaga dans les pays de Bambuc et Tamba Awra.' - A map of the river Faleme and Sanaga in the countries Senegal and Cameroon. 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. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A292-36 The overall size is ca. 13.1 x 13.2 inch. The image size is ca. 11.7 x 12 inch. The overall size is ca. 33.3 x 33.5 cm. The image size is ca. 29.6 x 30.4 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 50788

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