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18th century sea chart of Cuba.
| Documentation | Ample Provenance | ||||
| Origin | France | ||||
| Period | 18th Century | ||||
| Materials | Engraving/etching on paper | ||||
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| Condition | Good. | ||||
| Creation Date | 1762 | ||||
| Description | 18th century sea chart of Cuba. BELLIN, Jacques-Nicolas. Carte Réduite de L'Isle de Cuba... Paris, Dépôt de la Marine, c.1762. 590 x 890mm. Large and detailed chart of Cuba with a rococo title cartouche. In 1762 the British took Havana from the Spanish, but returned it according to the Treaty of Paris the following year. Bellin was the first Chief Hydrographer of the Dépôt, the French equivalent of the British Admiralty. |
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| Styles / Movements | Traditional | ||||
| Book References | Not in Cueto. | ||||
| Dealer Reference Number | 17427 | ||||
| Incollect Reference Number | 457420 |
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