Fort James plan/view, Kunta Kinteh Island, Gambia River. Gambra. BELLIN 1746 map

TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'Plan de llle James sur la Gambra en 1732 // Vue de Fort James du côte du Nord-Est // Vue de Fort James du côte de N.N. Ouest [Map of Kunta Kinteh Island on the Gambia River in 1732 // View of Fort James from the north east // View of Fort James from the NNW]'

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DATE PRINTED: 1746    

IMAGE SIZE: Approx 20.5 x 15.5cm, 8.25 x 6 inches (Medium)

TYPE: Antique copperplate map

CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not obtrusive unless otherwise stated. We offer a no questions asked return policy.

AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic historic map, published at the date stated above. It is not a modern copy.

VERSO: There is nothing printed on the reverse side, which is plain

ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Jacques-Nicolas Bellin

PROVENANCE: "Histoire Générale des Voyages, ou nouvelle collection de toutes les relations de voyages par mer et par terre", à Paris, Chez Didot, avec Approbation et Privilege du Roi