World 1748 by Bellin rare decorative 4 sheet large antique map set War & military In Good or better condition

In Good or better condition

by The Weekly Dispatch

Fine and uncommon old lithographed map with original hand color

Sheet shows signs of handling but is not offensive or unsightly

World 1748 by Bellin rare decorative 4 sheet large antique map set War & military In Good or better conditionEssay d'une Carte Reduite Contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre (World map in 4 sheets, Ottoman Empire, Barbary, Moscovie, Persia, Tibet) Issued 1749, Paris by N. Bellin Fine and scarce engraved world map in four sections, as issued. There are variant editions of this map, this being the very scarce 4 sheet example. With a beautiful ornate large title cartouche, two compass roses. Fascinating depiction of North America, with a speculative