Description: Title: Plan de la Ville de Santiago, Capitale du Royaume de Chili Description: This 1754 antique map of Santiago de Chile by Jacques Nicolas Bellin offers a detailed view of the city, including its canal system and the landmark Cerro Santa Lucia. Bellin's copperplate engraving, enriched with hand coloring and an elegant title cartouche, captures Santiago's colonial layout with remarkable precision. The map includes a letter key identifying significant sites of the era, lending insight into the city’s early development. Santiago was founded in 1541 as "Santiago del Nuevo Extremo" by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, honoring Saint James, Spain's patron saint, and his homeland of Extremadura. Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin (1703–1772), Royal Hydrographer and member of the Royal Society. Origin: Published in L’Histoire Generale des Voyages. Size: Sheet approx. 15 x 10 in. (38 x 25 cm), Image approx. 11 x 7.5 in. (27.5 x 18.5 cm). Condition: Excellent. MapandMaps. For the complete Map and Print collection see our online site. MapandMaps Cartography of the World. Always real antique maps - Always original - Never reproductions. Europe buyers; we accept payment in Euro.
Price: 285 USD
Location: Europe
End Time: 2024-11-27T14:05:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Date Range: 1700-1799
Type: County Map
Format: Atlas Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Year: 1754
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Cartographer/Publisher: Jacques Nicholas Bellin
City: Santiago
Country/Region: Chile
