Estimate PHP 20,000 - 22,000 Jacques-Nicolas Bellin Map of Philippine Islands Paris, 1752 Made of etching copper (two sheets) based on the Jesuits priest, Fr. Pedro Murillo Velarde's (1696-1753) first scientific map of the Philippines, "Carta Hydrographica and Chorographica de Yslas Philippines," (Manila 1734). Measures 22 x 16.5 cm (8.6 x 6.5 inches) and 22 x 32 cm (8.6 x 12.6 inches). Gusset on each sheet titled: Carte des Isles Philippines: 1re Feuille, 1752 and Carte: 1752v La Feuille 2e 1, North from Mindoro and Masbate Babuyanes up to the city of Manila and Luzon, centered and the 2nd South from Masbate Mindanao. Viewing starts form May 23rd, 2015 To be Auctioned on June 6th, 2015 from 11 am at Unit 104-b Ground Level Three Salcedo Place 121 Todesillas Street Makati City 1227