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Identifier
20086258
Description
Engraved by Van Schley, uncommon, colored Dutch edition of Bellin's map of Madagascar. Features topography of mountains, rivers, sandbars, and harbors in detail. Note from cartographer, at bottom right corner explains southeastern portion of the island, between the Antavare and Mandreray Rivers; requires level of detail that could not be included on this map, but is available on a map by Sr. de Flecourt published in 1656. Decorative, floral, title cartouche located in top left corner. Alternate Dutch title located outside of map's border as: "Eiland Madagaskar, of St. Laurens, door N.B., Ingen.r des Franssen Zeevaards, 1747." A fleur-de-lis motif depicted to the right of Madagascar. Border surrounding map includes scale. Scale key provided within title cartouche. Hachures depicted off coast(s). Single-paged, single-sided, vertical map on laid paper. 29 cm. x 22 cm. [Gift of Dr. Jack Franke]
Archival Date
1747
Collection Name
Maps of Africa
Collection Number
Acc. 2019-280
Language
French;Dutch
Original Format
Maps
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Maps; Africa; Islands; Oceans; Cartouches (Graphic); Mountains; Rivers