This early chart by Nicolas Bellin details the Gold Coast of Africa. Bellin (1703-72) was Hydrographer in the French Dépôt de la Marine. With access to the latest navigational reports, he produced a great many maps and charts of excellent quality. This particular one appeared in the “Hydrographie Francoise”. It is an early edition, without number, price or stamp of the Depot de la Marine. NMM 210 no. 129; Shirley Atlases in the BL M.Bell 2a no. 24.