Comoro Islands Grand Comore Mayotte Moheli Anjouan 1760 Bellin map

Carte des Isles de Comore Johanna ou Anjouan, Mohilla ou Moaly, et Mayote.

(Old Maps, 18th Century Maps, Africa, Indian Ocean, Islands of the World, Comoro Islands, Grande Comore, Anjouan, Moheli, Mayotte).

Issued 1749, Paris by Bellin.

Mid 18th century engraved map with a pleasing, strong impression.

Nice looking example, pleasing age patina, normal hand-made paper wrinkle flaws, top right blank margin edge extended/ replaced to facilitate framing, any minor age flaws easy to overlook or forgive.

Original fold lines as issued.

Sheet measures c. 9 1/4" H x 12 3/4" W.

Engraved area measures c. 8 3/4" H x 11 1/4" W.

Cartographic Reference(s):.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol.1.

[R34142].