This Map of the Province of Nova-Scotia and parts adjacent
Alternative Title
To His Excellency Lord Cornwallis Esq., Governour &c. of his Majesty's Province of Nova Scotia in America &c. This Map of the Province of Nova-Scotia and parts adjacent, is humbly presented by Yo'r Excellency's most obedient and devoted humble Servant James Turner.
Kashnor notes, "Am excessively rare map, one of the few specimens of American map engraving of the eighteenth century. It is dedicated the Edward Cornwallis, Governor of Nova Scotia. There are two small holes in the map, otherwise it is in very fine state with full margins, as issued." Note this differs from the 1776 version in McCorkle (776.27). Cartouche: Pictorial with figures. Vignette: View of Boston Cl.[Colony] of N.E. planned 1630. Sub maps: Situation of Halifax Draught of the Harbour &c.; Plan of Halifax; Plan of Quebec; City & Port of Louisbourg. MS notes: Museum Bk. Store Cat 93 #314, 181666 (on backing). Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Crowned device lettering. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche Sub-maps Vignettes. References: McCorkle 776.27. Verso Text: MS note: 181666.
Type
image
Format
image/tif
Extent
1 map ; hand col. ; 34 x 46 cm., sheet 37 x 49 cm.
Nova Scotia--Maps--Early works to 1800 Nova Scotia--Maps Newfoundland--Maps--Early works to 1800 Canada--Maps--Early works to 1800
Time Period
1760
Place
North America Canada Nova Scotia Québec Newfoundland and Labrador New Brunswick Prince Edward's Island Bay of Fundy United States Maine W 72° W 50°/N 53° N 42°
Source
Huntington Rare Book Maps Maps, Huntington Digital Library
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