Description: Title of the map: "CARTE DE L'ISLE DE SAINT PIERRE Dressée au Depost des Cartes et Plans de la Marine Pour le Service des Visseaux du Roy, Par Ordre de M. Le Duc de Choiseul Colonel général des Suisses et Grisons, Ministre de la Guerre et de la Marine, Par le S. Bellin Ingénieur de la Marine et du Depost M.DCCLXIII" Very large antique copper engraved sea chart of Saint Pierre island, by Jacques-Nicolas BELLIN (1703-1772). In upper left side, an inset of St Pierre-et-Miquelon and a part of Newfounland.Jacques Cartier named the island Saint Pierre during his visit in June 1536. Saint Pierre is the patron saint of fishermen. The island Saint Pierre, unlike its neighbor Miquelon, from which it is separated by a channel of about 5 km wide enjoys a relatively protected natural port. This configuration made Saint-Pierre one of the first fishing ports in the Newfoundland, for the cod fishery. Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) worked as the Depot de la Marine as hydrographic engineer. He is one of the most important mapmakers of the 18th century. In 1741, he became the first Ingenieur de la Marine et des Depots des cartes et plans de la Marine and became official Hydrographer of the French King. During his work as official Hydrographer, the Depot de la Marine was the most active center for the production of sea charts and maps, with a large atlas folio of sea-charts of France, the Neptune François. He also produced some sea atlases of the world, as "the Atlas maritime and the hydrographie Française".Jean-Baptiste Fortin (1740-1817) was a French geographer, cartographer, and manufacturer of scientific instruments. Director of maritime maps, he adopted the spherical projection of maps. He developed a planisphere representing the universe with the solar system. Size with margins : 88,5 x 63 cm / 34,6 x 24,8 inches Condition : very good condition, handed colored Edition : Paris, dated 1763, XVIIIe Century. If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost. We will send your item by Registered and Insured Airmail or by DHL with covering insurance. Customs may be charged on international shipments. All customs charges are the responsiblity of the buyer and are not included in the selling price. A Certification of Authenticity can be issued on request.View My FeedbackVisit My eBay StoreAll shipments are insured.WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUE.Due to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you.
Price: 450 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2024-08-07T09:25:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 30 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1763
Cartographer/Publisher: Jacques Nicholas Bellin
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
