BELLIN, Jacques Nicholas (1703-1772). An Essay of a New and Compact Map Containing the Known Parts of the Terrestrial Globe. The Hague: P. de Hondt, 1750.
Sale 1313 - The Donald F. Moylan, M.D. Collection of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts, Part II
Mar 14, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$400 -
$600
Sold for $254
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Lot Description
BELLIN, Jacques Nicholas (1703-1772). An Essay of a New and Compact Map Containing the Known Parts of the Terrestrial Globe. The Hague: P. de Hondt, 1750.
Engraved map of the world on Mercator's projection with hand-coloring in wash and outline, visible area 19 3/4 x 25 1/8 in. (502 x 638 mm). Framed (unexamined out of frame). With decorative cartouche, compass, and rhumb lines.
Apparently a reworking of the Hondt-Bellin world map, with the title in English in the cartouche, and in French and Dutch in the lower margin.
Condition Report
Framed: 25 3/8 x 31 1/4 inches.
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