1748 (1770) Nicolas Bellin Large Antique World Map updated by Capt. Cook Caribbean translated by Philemon Holland

translated by Philemon Holland

The strait is the most important natural passage between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

Coast Survey cartographer Edwin Hergesheimer created the map showing the density of the slave population in the Southern states

the Falkland Islands became financially independent of Britain

has the effect of making the cathedral look more like a Border castle than a church

1748 (1770) Nicolas Bellin Large Antique World Map updated by Capt. Cook Caribbean translated by Philemon HollandTitle : Essay d une Carte Reduite Contenant les parties connuees Du Globe Terrestre Par N Bellin 1748 Size: 30 1 2in x 22in (785mm x 560mm) Condition: (A+) Fine Condition Date : 1748 (1770) Ref #: 93353 Description: This large original copper plate engraved hand coloured antique World Map, on Mercators Projection, is dated 1748 by Nicolas Bellin, updated showing the discoveries of Captain James Cook in his first voyage of Discovery from 1769 1772.