Bellin: Gulf of Benin–Ghana to Nigeria
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Map Title: Carte de Golfe de Benin et Partie de la Cote de Guinee Cartographer: Bellin Place / Date: Paris / 1747/1760 Size: 11 5/8" x 7 3/4" Condition: b&w; light overall age toning; some spotting and staining; margins extended with contemporary paper to fit the size of the atlas volume
Bellin's attractively designed and detailed map of the Gulf (Bight) of Benin and part of the Guinea coast, from the mouth of the Volta (Ghana) to Cape Formosa (Nigeria), from the atlas of Prevost d'Exiles' influential collection of travel narratives, Histoire Generale des Voyages. The map features many place names, including the Slave Coast, the Kingdom of Benin (among other kingdoms), and Cape Lagos and the Curamo Islands, site of present day Nigeria's great metropolis.
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Bellin's attractively designed and detailed map of the Gulf (Bight) of Benin and part of the Guinea coast, from the mouth of the Volta (Ghana) to Cape Formosa (Nigeria), from the atlas of Prevost d'Exiles' influential collection of travel narratives, Histoire Generale des Voyages. The map features many place names, including the Slave Coast, the Kingdom of Benin (among other kingdoms), and Cape Lagos and the Curamo Islands, site of present day Nigeria's great metropolis.
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
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Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
b&w; light overall age toning; some spotting and staining; margins extended with contemporary paper to fit the size of the atlas volume
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- 15%
Bellin: Gulf of Benin–Ghana to Nigeria
Estimate $30 - $40
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