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1756 Map of Brazil from Bahia to São Paulo by Bellin – French Colonial Engraving
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Antique Map of Brazil from Bahia to São Paulo – Bellin for L'Histoire des Voyages
This elegant 18th-century French map titled "Suite du Bresil, Depuis la Baie de Tous les Saints jusqu’à St. Paul" was engraved by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin for the famous travel compendium *L’Histoire Générale des Voyages*, published in Paris around 1756. It depicts the southeastern coastline of Brazil from Salvador da Bahia in the north to São Paulo and Santos in the south.
The map details the Atlantic shoreline, major rivers, settlements, capes, indigenous villages, missionary outposts, and Portuguese colonial towns of the time. Notable locations include Bahia (Salvador), Porto Seguro, Villarica, Cap St. Thomas, Rio de Janeiro, and Cap Frio. Inland, the map shows mountain ranges, rivers, and the unexplored interior labeled as “Etendue de Pays désert et peu connu” (extent of desert and little-known lands), emphasizing the colonial knowledge gap of the time.
One remarkable inclusion is the *Abrolhos Islands*, noted as *“Abrolhos, c'est à dire les Rochers”*, referring to the dangerous reefs well known to European navigators. The map also records Jesuit missions, mining areas (like the gold-rich *Minas Gerais*), and other important Portuguese colonial infrastructure.
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772) was one of the most respected French hydrographers and cartographers, known for his accuracy and elegant engraving style. His work for *L’Histoire Générale des Voyages* combined geographical exploration with scholarly detail, serving as a key source of information for Enlightenment-era European readers.
Cartographic Details:
* Copper engraving on laid paper
* Decorative title cartouche
* Engraved longitude marked from the Paris meridian
* Plate number “Tom. XX” in upper right corner, referencing the volume
Condition report:
Very good antique condition. Crisp impression with full margins. Light age toning and faint handling marks. No tears or repairs. Verso blank.
Framing suggestion:
Float-mount in a simple black or walnut frame with a light cream or ivory mat. Be sure to expose the plate mark and title cartouche. UV-protective glass recommended to preserve the paper tone and engraved detail.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 7.17 in (18.2 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:1750-1759
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1756
- Condition:Very good antique condition. Crisp impression with full margins. Light age toning and faint handling marks. No tears or repairs. Verso blank.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-034981stDibs: LU3054344978412
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