Java, Sumatra, Borneo - Bellin c.1748 this was designed by the

this was designed by the Oxford scholar Edward Wells for the education of Prince William

unmatted and loose

It meticulously labels key maritime features

with the La Pérouse expedition missing for three years

This chart is highly prized for its early and detailed recording of maritime intelligence:

Java, Sumatra, Borneo - Bellin c.1748 this was designed by theTitle: Carte des Isles de Java, Sumatra, Borneo & les Detroits de la Sonde, Malaca et Banca Cartographer: Jacques Nicolas Bellin Published: Paris, c. 17481764 Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand coloring Description: This finely engraved map provides a detailed view of the heart of the East Indies, focusing on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. It was produced by Jacques Nicolas Bellin, the official hydrographer to the