Nicaragua & Costa Rica 1754 Bellin hand colored map Central America Mosquitos

Carte des Provinces de Nicaragua et Costa Rica.

Issued 1754, Paris by JN Bellin.

Seminal mid 18th century engraved map with lovely original hand color.

Well preserved, nice looking example with pleasing age patina.

Sheet Measures c. 9 7/8" H x 7 1/8" W.

Engraved Area Measures c. 8" H x 6 5/8 W.

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

[B15077].