The German edition of Bellin's definitive map (Carte de la partie Orientale de la Nouvelle France ou du Canada) that served as the basis for numerous maps to follow. Includes eastern Canada and Newfoundland including Nova Scotia (Arcadia) and Prince Edwards Island (Isle Royale). Shows the North American coastline from Boston (Baston) to the Coast of Labrador, and west to the James Bay. The entire St. Lawrence River in seen as it flows from Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Large title cartouche and simple compass rose. A landmark map of the region. Dated 1744, but published in 1756.

References: Kershaw # 686.

Condition: A+

A dark and early impression that is quite beautiful.