Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
Rare Hand-coloured Map - Florida - Louisiana - ...

Rare Hand-coloured Map - Florida - Louisiana - United States - Bellin
Its finely engraved, hand-coloring engraved map from the Dutch edition of acques Nicolas Bellin "Histoire General of Travel". Published in Amsterdam, 1770 year. Carte de la Floride de la Louisiane et Pays Voisins.

Description: Fine hand colored antique atlas map of old Louisiana and northern and western Florida includes most of Texas from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico showing Indian (Apaches and Cenis) land and the entry to the unknown land. The map is dated 1757, full hand colored and with Gilt edges.

Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was among the most important mapmakers of the eighteenth century. In 1721, at only the age of 18, he was appointed Hydrographer to the French Navy. In August 1741, he became the first Ingénieur de la Marine of the Dépôt des cartes et plans de la Marine (the French Hydrographic Office) and was named Official Hydrographer of the French King.

Bellin set a very high standard of workmanship and accuracy, cementing France's leading role in European cartography and geography during this period. Many of his maps were copied by other mapmakers across the continent.

The reverse side is blank. This is an original print, not a modern reproduction.

The work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
Dimensions: 42 cm x 27 cm, Medium: Original hand-coloring engraving; Date: 1770; Origin: Amsterdam