Carte des Isles Maldives
by [India; Maldives] Bellin, Nicolas
- Used
- Condition
- Very good condition
- Seller
-
Garrison, New York, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Paris, 1775. Very good condition. Detailed copper engraved map of the Maldives, southwest of India and Sri Lanka, and extending from Isles Divandorou down to Pora Moluque. The low elevation above sea level makes these islands the Earth's lowest nation, with concerns about rising sea levels causing its government to make a carbon neutral pledge. From Prevost's "L'Histoire Generale des Voyages".
Bellin (1703 - 1772), one of the most noted French mapmakers of the 18th century, was named the hydrographer (chief cartographer) to the French Navy, and later, the Official Hydrographer to the French King.
With a compass rose, rhumb lines and decorative cartouche. Strong impression, very clean.
Bellin (1703 - 1772), one of the most noted French mapmakers of the 18th century, was named the hydrographer (chief cartographer) to the French Navy, and later, the Official Hydrographer to the French King.
With a compass rose, rhumb lines and decorative cartouche. Strong impression, very clean.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 21536
- Title
- Carte des Isles Maldives
- Author
- [India; Maldives] Bellin, Nicolas
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1775
- Bookseller catalogs
- INDIA; MAPS;
Terms of Sale
Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 10 days after delivery if an item arrives mis-described or damaged.
About the Seller
Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Biblio member since 2009
Garrison, New York
About Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Booksellers for over 40 years, members of prominent trade associations (ABAA, ILAB, ANZAAB, IMCOS, ANZMS, PBFA). We are located at Garrison NY, a stone's throw from the Metro North Hudson line train, just over 1 hr. from NYC on the banks of the Hudson River. Books, maps, prints & ephemera bought & sold.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: