1757 Bellin Map South America Peru Ecuador Large Rare

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You are bidding on a very beautiful engraved and rare 100% original and authentic antique map of the above year and region from Bellin's extremely rare and much sought after "Le Petit Atlas Maritime". This is an investment grade map and will continue to rise in value over time due to the extreme scarcity of the atlas and the map. The map is 100% authentic and is not a reproduction. The price of this particular atlas complete sells for between $7,000 and $10,000 and individual maps sell for hundreds and hundreds of dollars. Cartographer/Publisher: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin (1703 - 1772) is one of the most important cartographers of the 18th century. With a career spanning some 50 years, Bellin is an important transitional cartographer. His long career as "hydrographer" and "Ingénieur Hydrographe" to the Dépôt des cartes et plans de la Marine resulted in the completion of hundreds of high quality nautical charts of practically everyw in the world. Bellin's work focuses on accuracy and tends to be less decorative than the earlier 17th and 18th century work of predecessors such as Homann. In addition to numerous works published during his lifetime, many of his maps were published posthumously. He was succeeded in his position by student Rigobert Bonne. General Description: 1. Attractive map of region, with details of cities, rivers, land masses, and waterways . Notice the incredibly beautiful and detailed hand coloring. The map depicts the region in considerable detail and includes both political and topographical information. The map is far more beautiful than my pictures show and is in excellent condition. 2. The map is in excellent condition considering the age of the map. The overall size of the map sheet is large at approximately 17 inches by 13 inches. The map will look beautiful when matted and framed for display. 3. The map is a 100% original and genuine antique map. I will send you a copy of the title page for your records. 4. Original maps from this atlas sell for hundreds and hundreds of dollars. My starting price for this map is far below the full value of the map. Map Collecting: Maps are great gifts and perfect decorative additions to any home or office. They are compelling objects that instantly grab people's attention and transport them to a different time and place. Owning an antique map is much like owning a window into the past. An antique map can be a veritable passage back in time, allowing one to imagine the world much as the mapmaker himself did 100, 200 or even 300 years ago! These are great collectibles not only for their decorative and art value but as a financial investment as well. Remember, these are becoming more rare everyday as collectors purchase them, and of course they are not making the atlases any longer, so purchase a map while they are still affordable. All of my maps are investment grade and collectible quality. The value of this original will only increase over time. Many people are now starting to offer cheap reproductions/copies. Why spend the money for something like that when you can have an original for a few dollars more that will only increase in value over time. ** I DO NOT SELL REPRODUCTIONS !!! ** Please also view all of my other maps for sale at very reasonable prices ** Please review all of my positive feeback of satisfied winners from past auctions. Payment Terms: US bidders: Terms: PayPal is accepted . Check or money order is preferred. Check clearing waiting time is ten (10) days. Payment is expected within 7 days of the end of the auction. I ship a couple of times per week. All sales are final so bid carefully and ask any questions prior to the end of the auction. I ship these rolled and in strong reinforced heavy tubes. Buyer will pay shipping and handling charges of $8.00 for the US. Insurance starts at $5.00. I will combine the shipping charges if you win more than one item. ... read more

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