Fine Art. 15th - 20th Century Prints & Maps. Old Master, Views, Nature History And More
By Dahlströms Fine Art
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Jan 13, 2024
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We offer in this sale Old Master Prints from the end of the 15th Century, rare antique maps, prints and drawings up to the 19th century, to modern & contemporary Fine Prints.
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LOT 36:
Jacques-Nicolas Bellin
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Sold for: €50
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Estimated price :
€350 - €450
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Rare Antique Map - Hudson Bay Chart - Old Map of North America - Bellin - Jacques
"Carte de la Baye de Hudson". Its finely engraved, hand-coloring engraved map from the Dutch edition of acques Nicolas Bellin Histoire "General of Travel". Published in Amsterdam. A handsome chart of Hudson Bay and Labrador engraved in Bellin's crisp style depicting the mountains and coastal features. There is a note in French in the far northwest corner of the map near Wager Water explaining that the English had searched for a Northwest Passage in that part, but it did not exist. Henry Ellis had explored in those rivers and inlets during his search for a Northwest Passage in 1746.
| Measurement: | 42 x 27 cm |
The work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
Dimensions: 40 cm x 25 cm; Medium: Engraving; Date: 1750s
