1747 Bellin Prevost Print Human Sacrifices, Mexico Start Price USD 35.00 Current Price USD 35.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, November 16, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location Successful Worldwide Shipping From Melbourne See more about '1747 Bellin Prevost Print Human Sacrifices, Mexico' Description Helpful Links:Company Details - About ME PageView seller's other itemsAsk Seller a questionCartographer's ProfilePayment & Shipping OptionsAbout Classical Images Click to enlarge We have over 2,000 items for sale on our Ebay stores site. Please click here to enter the stores and use the search engine to the left to search specifically for maps, prints, Atlases on the Classical Images Stores, thank you Click Here   Cimetierre des Sacrifices click to enlarge This original antique print illustrating the skulls of sacrificial victims in ancient Mexico was engraved for Antoine-François Prevosts monumentus 20 volume edition of L`Histoire Generale des Voyages published by Pierre de Hondt, The Hague in 1747-80. A finely engraved and detailed print. (Ref: Tooley; M&B) Please note all items auctioned are genuine, we do not sell reproductions. A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) can be issued on request.    Condition Report General Description:Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stablePaper color: - off whiteAge of map color: - Colors used: - General color appearance: - Paper size: - 10in x 10in (255mm x 255mm)Plate size: - 8in x 6in (205mm x 155mm)Margins: - Min 1/2in (12mm)Imperfections:Margins: - NonePlate area: - NoneVerso: - NoneOverall Quality (in Bold):Perfect/Fine/Very Good/Good/Fair/Poor   Jacques Nicholas Bellin 1703-72 Bellin spent over fifty years at the French Hydrographic Service where he was appointed the first `Ingenieur hydrographe de la Marine . During his term of office there he was commissioned to carry out major surveys, first of the coast of France and later of all the known coasts of the world. These tremendous undertakings resulted in the production of a very large number of sea charts of the highest quality, which appeared in many editions with varying numbers of charts to the end of the century. He was appointed Hydrographer to the King and was a member of the Royal society in London.    Payment Methods Visa MasterCard Bankcard *PayPal Direct Bank Transfers & AUS$ Bank Drafts Please contact me to discuss other forms of payment Please also contact me before the end of the auction if you would like to discuss payment by instalments over an agreed period *(Please email your CC#, Expiry Date, full name on card & shipping address in two separate emails or alternatively you can fax or phone to the numbers below.)Australian buyers please add 10% GST    Shipping WorldwideAustralia Air Mail Courier1 Courier2* Express Insurance $10.00 US $30.00 US $12.00US*   2.75% min $6.00 US       $6.00 US 2.75% min $4.00 US *Courier #2: Available for all items 11in x 8 1/2in (280mm x 215mm) or smaller flat or folded along original folds. Airmail shipping from Australia to Europe or the US takes approx. 5-7 days. EMS courier will take 3-5 days. There will be only one shipping charge per 10 maps or prints purchased. We can hold items to combine shipments.Please note, as an added measure of security all purchases over $500US will now be automatically sent by courier Classical Images was founded 1998 and has built an excellent reputation for supplying high quality original antiquarian works on paper at affordable prices. We carry an extensive inventory of antiquarian collectibles from the 15th to 19th century, a period that produced achievements by some of history s finest explorers, scientists and artists. Classical Images adheres to the Codes of Ethics outlined by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) .We are enthusiastic collectors ourselves of Antiquarian treasures and are happy to share our knowledge, discuss issues and provide information and assistance, both in general and about items we offer for sale. All items sold by Classical Images are genuine and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be happily supplied on request.Thank youSimon & Andrea MayersClassical Images61-3-9497 2845 Tel61-3-94972895 Fax   NO RESERVE Click picture to see actual image size.Click here to view Picture 1. Created by eBay Seller's Assistant Pro v.2.5.086 Place a Bid!