Description: 1753 Antique Map - Siberia and Kamchatka, Suite de la Carte de la Sibérie - Bellin Description: This is an original 1753 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin, titled "Suite de la Carte de la Sibérie et la Pays de Kamtschatka...". It showcases the coastline of Siberia and Kamchatka, including the island of Sakhalin and part of Tartary. The map is part of Bellin’s extensive contribution to *Antoine-François Prévost’s "L’Histoire Générale des Voyages"**, published by Pierre de Hondt in The Hague. The map is copperplate engraved and hand-colored, featuring key voyage tracks. One track marks the route of Semen Dezhnev’s 1648 expedition, which was the first recorded voyage around Eurasia through the Bering Strait. Another track traces the journey from Okhotsk to Kamchatka made by Vitus Bering in 1740, during his exploration of the region. The map is adorned with a decorative title cartouche, adding to its aesthetic and historical value. Key Features:Title: Suite de la Carte de la Sibérie et la Pays de KamtschatkaCartographer: Jacques-Nicolas BellinPublished: 1753 for L’Histoire Générale des Voyages, The Hague by Pierre de HondtSize:Sheet approx. 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9 inches)Image approx. 29 x 19.5 cm (11.5 x 7.75 inches)Condition: Very good condition with tearing, original copperplate engraving and hand-coloring. Light wear consistent with age and fold lines as issued. See photos to verify condition yourself before purchasing. Historical Significance: This map is a fascinating record of Siberian exploration in the 17th and 18th centuries. It highlights the voyages of Russian explorers, including Semen Dezhnev, whose pioneering journey in 1648 was the first to pass through what is now the Bering Strait, proving that Asia and North America were not connected by land. Vitus Bering, a Danish explorer in Russian service, also has his route from Okhotsk to Kamchatka marked, reflecting the significant naval and land explorations of the Russian Empire during this period. The map was part of Jacques-Nicolas Bellin’s contribution to Prévost’s famous account of voyages and discoveries, which served as an important reference for European knowledge of far eastern Russia and the Pacific at the time. FREE & FAST SHIPPING!! PACKAGED SAFELY!! Authenticity & Satisfaction Guaranteed!
Price: 124.99 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-09T18:42:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Date Range: 1700-1799
Type: City Map
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1753
State: St Petersberg
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Jacques Nicholas Bellin
City: Moscow
Country/Region: Russia, Siberia, Kamchatka
County: Suite de la Carte de la Sibérie
