Description: Title of the map: "NOUVELLE-CALEDONIE. PORT DE KUAUA BAIE DE LAUGIER ET BAIE DE KUEA, levés en 1869-73, par M. Chambeyron Capitaine de Frégate et M. Ravel Enseigne de Vaisseau. Dépot des Cartes et Plans de la Marine 1876." Large antique sea chart of the coast of New Caledonia which extends from the bay Laugier to the Bay Kuea, engraved by Morieu. The marine depths are indicated, as well as some names along the coast. Edition : Paris,July 1881 (1st edition 1876), Dépot des Cartes et Plans de la Marine. Size with margins : 70 x 50 cm / 27,5 x 19,6 inch Condition : very good condition The Depot de la Marine, also named as Depot des cartes et plans de la Marine, was the official institution of maps in France. It has been created by Philippe d'Orléans, named Le Regent (1674-1723). This institution was the contributor of the knownledge in France about marine and navigation. Most of mapmakers worked for it, as Nicholas Bellin, Buache, Bauche, Bonne and Beautemps-Beaupré. The Depot became in 1806 the Naval Hydrographic service, and still exists today with the name SHOM (service hydrographique et océanographique de la marine). If you buy more than one item, you have to pay just one only shipping cost.We send maps by DHL. 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
Price: 150 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2023-10-08T16:56:29.000Z
Shipping Cost: 22 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Nautical Map
Format: Wall Map
Printing Technique: Copper Plate
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Country/Region: New Caledonia
