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Carte de l’Ocean Oriental ou Mer des Indes [Map of the Oriental Ocean or Indian Ocean] by Schley, Jakob van der & Bellin, Jacques Nicolas. Published 1747. Antique copperplate map. Size 36 x 49 cm | 14.0 x 19.0 inches. Condition: Fair: Spotting. Please note any other blemishes on the scan prior to purchasing this picture. If the print has been scanned in black and white, any foxing or spotting highlighted in this statement may appear brown on the actual print. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this map. This is a folding map. There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain. Tags: Indian, Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean + Histoire Generale des Voyages, Indian Ocean + Nautical charts, Indian Ocean + Schley & Bellin, Indian Ocean + Schley & Bellin + Histoire Generale des Voyages, Indian Ocean + Schley Jakob van der & Bellin Jacques Nicolas
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Carte de l’Ocean Oriental ou Mer des Indes' Indian Ocean BELLIN/SCHLEY 1747 map
Estimate $250-$300
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