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Antique Map of Tibet, The Gobi Desert and China by Bellin, circa 1764

$396.33

£293.58

€330

CA$542.28

A$590.04

CHF 312.42

MX$7,098.58

NOK 3,967.02

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About the Item

Antique map titled 'Carte de l'Empire de Hya et Partie de Tangut'. Old map of Tibet, Gobi desert and China depicting the Great Wall of China and caravan routes. Originates from Prevost d'Exiles influential travel book, 'L'Histoire Generale des Voyages'. Artists and Engravers: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was among the most important mapmakers of the eighteenth century. In 1721, at age 18, he was appointed hydrographer (chief cartographer) to the French Navy. In August 1741, he became the first Ingénieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine (the French Hydrographic Office) and was named Official Hydrographer of the French King. Condition: Very good, please study image carefully. Date: circa 1764 Overall size: 40.5 x 27 cm. Image size: 31 x 22 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.

Dimensions:
Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paper,Engraved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1764
Condition:
Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.
Seller Location:
Langweer, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: BGJC-0501stDibs: LU3054329305292

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