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Bellin Antique 1748 World Map, French

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J. N. Bellin 1748 Antique map of the world, engraving with hand colored decorative title cartouche and compass rose, dated 1748 and dedicated to Charlevoix's patron, Jean Frederic Phelippeux, Comte de Maurepas, a French Cabinet Minister and Secretary of State. Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) the Royal Hydrographer to the King in Paris. An important early edition of this map. Condition: some toning and creasing. Scattered small tears and spots. Bright colors. Later ebonized/giltwood frame. 20" x 28" sight.

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