Subject: Eastern Canada
Period: 1752 (published)
Publication: A Complete Atlas, or Distinct View of the Known World
Color: Hand Color
Size:
16.8 x 13.7 inches
42.7 x 34.8 cm
An attractive map of the Gulf of St. Laurence based on Bellin's definitive map of 1744. It is very detailed with hundreds of place names, especially along the coastlines. The major fishing banks are well delineated. This is the second state with "No. 63" at the bottom left. Large decorative title cartouche and compass rose.
References: Kershaw #694; Phillips (A) #614-41.
Condition: B+
A nice impression on watermarked paper with wide margins and light soiling.