Guyane

1775 · 21553 — Paris 1775. Very good condition. Detailed copper engraved map of Guyana from Cap Nassau down to Cap de Nord. Showing many towns and coastal ports. With decorative cartouche compass rose and rhumb lines. From Prevost's "L'Histoire Generale des Voyages".<br /> <br /> Bellin 1703 - 1772 one of the most noted French mapmakers of the 18th century was named the hydrographer chief cartographer to the French Navy and later the Official Hydrographer to the French King.<br /> <br /> Folding 13 x 9 3/4". Strong impression very clean. unknown