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This example of Nicolas Bellin’s map of Juan Fernandez Island was engraved by Jacob van der Schley (1715-79) for the Dutch edition of Antoine Francois Prevost’s ‘Histoire Generale des Voyages’. It is shown in good detail with mountains and rivers clearly marked. With an attractive Rococo cartouche and profile view above. Refer to Shirley BL G.Prev 1a.
BELLIN, Jacques Nicolas

Carte Particuliere de L'Isle de Juan Fernandez

Amsterdam, c.1760
210 x 280 mm., in good condition.
Stock number: 7908
£ 65
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