DESCRIPTION: Antique French nautical chart of the Bali Strait with Java to the left and Bali at right and the Island of Madura at top. This attractive 1775 sea chart contains an inset plan of Banyuwangi Bay ("Baye de Ballambouang") and three inset profile coastal views of the headlands surrounding the Bali Strait.
Key points of interest include Buleleng ("Bollilingh"), Bali; the Madura Strait; Sumenep, Madura; Palau Puteran; Palau Gili Iyang; Palau Sapudi ("Isle Galioen ou Respondi"); Palau Raas ("Isle de Entrepot").
The chart is based on exploration and observations aboard several vessels: France's "Elephant", and several British ships including the 29 gun East Indiaman "Winchelsea" commanded by Thomas Howe. Number 45.
By Jean-Baptiste d'Après de Mannevillette (1707 - 1780) a French sailor, navigator, and hydrographer active in the mid-18th century. Mannevillette studied mathematics and navigation in Paris before winning a commission as an officer on the merchant headed for the West Indies. Mannevillette collected and revised a number of regional nautical charts during numerous voyages around Africa to India and China.
PUBLICATION DATE: 1775
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: Indonesia
BODY OF WATER: Bali Strait
CONDITION: Very Good.
 Clean and bright on heavy watermarked chain-laid paper. Good strong impression. A fine example with no issues.
COLORING: None
ENGRAVER: Guillaume de la Haye
SIZE: 13
" x
19 "
ITEM PHYSICAL LOCATION: 9
PRICE: $550
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