Subject: Eastern Canada & Greenland
Period: 1749 (dated)
Publication: Atlas Portatif Universel et Militaire
Color: Hand Color
Size:
6.4 x 6.4 inches
16.3 x 16.3 cm
Very attractive, small map focusing on Greenland, Baffin Bay, Hudson Bay and Labrador. Greenland is shown with the three island configuration that began with Sanson. Baffin Bay is shown with a large James Island within it, and the coast discovered by Middleton in 1742 is noted at the western portion of the map.
References: Kershaw #443; Pedley #461.
Condition: A
A watermarked sheet with light edge toning and hinge remnants in the top margin.