Isles Philippines - Bellin c.1748 used by navigators to plot

used by navigators to plot their bearings across the South China Sea

as it clearly demarcates Kaiser-Wilhelmsland (German)

Cartographic Style

This 1744 map is a significant production by the Homann Heirs

used for calculating the sun's position and the earth's curvature

Isles Philippines - Bellin c.1748 used by navigators to plotTitle: Carte du Canal des Isles Philippines par lequel passe le Galion de Manille (Map of the Channel of the Philippine Islands through which the Manila Galleon passes) Cartographer: After Jacques Nicolas Bellin Published by F. A. de Prvost (Abb Prvost) Published: From Histoire Gnrale des Voyages, c. 17481750 Technique: Copperplate engraving with hand coloring Description: A specialized maritime chart showing the northern and central Philippines,