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18th century sea chart of Cuba.
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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. -
More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Origin: France Period: 18th Century Materials: Engraving/etching on paper Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1762 Styles / Movements: Traditional Book References: Not in Cueto. Dealer Reference #: 17427 Incollect Reference #: 457420 -
Dimensions
W. 890 mm; L. 590 mm;
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