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Mr. Philip D. Burden
P.O. Box 863,
Chalfont St. Giles, Bucks HP6 9HD,
UNITED KINGDOM
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An isogonic world map on Mercator’s projection showing the variations of the compass. This beautifully engraved sea chart was issued undoubtedly to accompany the first main edition of Bellin’s ‘Hydrographie Francoise’. Bellin is most noted for his excellent contribution to marine cartography. Shirley BL M.Com 4a no. 3.
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas
Carte des Variations de la Boussole et des Vents Generaux
Paris, 1765
550 x 870 mm., in fine recent wash colour, with centrefold split to lower 15 cms, repaired. Slight area of restoration in Africa not effecting any engraved surface.
Stock number: 2503
SOLD