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Cartographers ] [ 19th century regional maps of the U.S. ] A map
of Virginia, Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay by Jacques Nicolas
Bellin, the Hydrographer to the King of France. From about 1650
to 1750, the French dominated the cartographic world, with their
fine, scientifically based maps, elegantly engraved and
precisely detailed. Bellin (1703-72) was one of the best in the
later period. This map focuses on the Chesapeake Bay, showing
the rivers and creeks draining into it and the towns and roads
throughout the area. Also shown are the southern parts of
Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia) and New Jersey. A lovely
baroque title cartouche compliments this historic interest of
this map. $525 A. H. Jaillot. "Carte Particulaire de Virginie,
Maryland, Pennsilvanie, La Nouvelle Iarsey Orient et
Occidentale." Amsterdam: Pierre Mortier, 1700. 20 x 31.
Engraving. Original hand color. Wide margins. Light scattered
spots and time toning at extreme edge of margins.