DJEDDAH SAUDI ARABIA 1775 Jean D’APRES DE MANNEVILETTE LARGE ANTIQUE SEA CHART
Specifications
| 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 |
| Printing Technique | Copper Plate |
| Original/Reproduction | Antique Original |
| Year | 1775 |
| Date Range | 1700-1799 |
| Country/Region | Saudi Arabia |
Title of the map: "PLAN DE LA RADE DE GEDDA, située a la Côte d'Arabie sur la Mer Rouge" Large unusual copper engraved Sea Chart of Djeddah, in Saudi Arabia, by Jean-Baptiste D'Après de Mannevillette (1707-1780). This is a rare nautical map which shows the region of the port of Gedda, the fortifications around the town and the neighbouring mountains. It supplies detailed information on the coral reefs close to the coast, the navigation route leading to the port and the depths of the waters. The map scale is shown on the bottom right hand side. D'Après de Mannevillette becomes captain of the India Company and made maps of India and China. He published, under the title of Neptune Oriental (1745-1775), famous maps of this region. Edition: Paris, 1775, XVIIIe Century. Size with margins : 54,5 x 38,5 cm / 21,2 x 14,9 inches Condition : very good condition, handed colored. If you buy more than one item, you will pay only one shipping cost.All shipments are insured. WE DON'T SELL LASER AND COPIES MAPS, ALL WE SELL IS ORIGINAL AND ANTIQUEDue to the age an type of paper, some imperfections are to be expected. Please examine the images provided carefully, and if you have any questions please ask and we will be happy to help you