Description: Title: Mexico - Zihuatanejo & Acapulco Bay, Bellin Old Map 1748 Description: This antique copperplate engraved map with hand coloring, titled Vue de L'Entree de Chequetan ou Seguataneo - Vue de L'Entree du Port D'Acapulco, was created by Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703 – 1772). It depicts the bays of Zihuatanejo and Acapulco in Mexico during the 18th century. At the time, Zihuatanejo was a small fishing village, with its bay occasionally used as a port for shipping wood and minerals. The bay was also visited by famous pirates like Sir Francis Drake and William Dampier. Cartographer/Mapmaker: Bellin, a renowned French cartographer and hydrographer, produced numerous maps during his 50-year career. This particular map is part of his work for the Ministère de la Marine and was engraved by Jakob van der Schley, a Dutch engraver. Product Details:Sheet Size: 20.5 x 16.5 cm (8 x 6.5 inches)Image Size: 16.5 x 11 cm (6.5 x 4.5 inches)Condition: Very good map in fine condition. We sell guaranteed original antique maps and prints. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is available upon request. We ship internationally. MapandMaps. For the complete Map and Print collection see our online site. MapandMaps Cartography of the World. Always real antique maps - Always original - Never reproductions. Europe buyers; we accept payment in Euro.
Price: 89.95 USD
Location: Europe
End Time: 2024-11-20T20:57:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Type: County Map
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1748
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Bellin, Jacques Nicolas (1703 –1772)
Country/Region: Mexico
