Karte von dem eylande Sumatra nach den tagebüchern der schiffer

infoBellin, Jacques Nicolas; 1764

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The title of this mid-18th century map of Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula claims that it was based on the diaries of sailors. Interestingly, the title is repeated in both German and French, as are the names of some of the locations marked on the map.

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Date
1764
Map Maker
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas
Publication Location
Paris
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Library Catalogue

Main Title
Karte von dem eylande Sumatra nach den tagebüchern der schiffer : und vielen karten, die bey der kammerwegendes see wesens in verwahrung liegen / durch den Hrn Bellin Ing. ord. de la Marine.
Barcode
B26056085J
Personal Author
Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772; Bellin, Jacques Nicolas, 1703-1772
Extent
1 scans.
Description
On lower left of map: "Par le Sr. Bellin Ingr. ord: de la Marine." On top right margin of map: "pag. 74". Relief is shown pictorially. Scale not determined.
Imprint
[Paris] : [Publisher not identified], [1764]
Date Published
1764
BRN
200171817
Series Title
David Parry Southeast Asian Map Collection

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