Antique Print-SENEGAL-GAMBIE-RIVER-SENEGAL-GAMBIA-Schley-Bellin-1758

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Antique print, titled: 'Carte des pays voisins des riviere de Sanaga et Gambra.' - A map of the countries along the Senegal river and Gambie River in Senegal, the Gambia and Mauritania. 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. Tiny stain lower left. Later hand colouring. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A292-13 The overall size is ca. 7.1 x 9.5 inch. The image size is ca. 6.6 x 9.3 inch. The overall size is ca. 18 x 24.1 cm. The image size is ca. 16.8 x 23.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 50811

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