Plan de la Ville de Trapano dans l'isle de Sicile
Paris: Jacques Nicolas Bellin, 1764.
Map. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 8 3/4" x 7".
This 1764 plan by Jacques Nicolas Bellin presents the city of Trapani on the west coast of Sicily. It details the city in and it's fortifications with some detail, including forts, rivers, and coastal features.The map includes depth soundings in the surrounding waters, with forests and mountains illustrated in profile. The map was published in Bellin's 1764 edition of "Le petit atlas maritime". In good condition with some toning.
Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703-1772) was the official hydrographer to the French king and the first person to hold the title of "Ingenieur de la Marine of the Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine" (chief engineer of the French Hydrographical Office). Bellin oversaw the systematic mapping of coastlines with unparalleled precision, surpassing his English and Dutch contemporaries. Known to be one of the most important cartographers of the 18th century, he was particularly well-known for his maps of the French Empire, especially the territories in North America. Bellin's maps, celebrated for their accuracy and craftsmanship, set the standard for navigation and geographical study across Europe during the eighteenth century. This map is a beautiful example of his work. Binding: Unbound
Language: French
Price: $135.00
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