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Antique Map of Tibet, The Gobi Desert and China by Bellin, circa 1764
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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.
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- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- 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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