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A NewFoundland, od. Terra Nova S. Laurentii Bay, die Fisch-Bank, Acadia, nebst einem Theil New Schotland
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| Description |
The map shows the Gulf of St. Lawrence, part of the northeast Atlantic and the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, as well as part of Quebec. Sable Island, Anticosti Island and the Magdalen Islands appear on the map. Mountains along the Gaspé are shown pictorially and labelled "The Lady Mountains". The map uses labels, stippling and colour to show several fishing banks. Two bar scales show the scale in statute English miles, common English miles and marine miles. James W. Macnutt Collection
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| Access Condition |
This material is provided for research, education, and private use only. For all other uses, please contact the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation. All responsibilities for copyright are the responsibility of the user.
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P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation
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| PEI Museum Number |
HF.94.84.10
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| Contributors |
Cartographer: Moll, Herman (d. 1732)
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| Details |
Provenance: Purchased in Ottawa from an antiquarian dealer in the Byward Market area, an older gentleman who has been out of business for several years. [Information from the back of the item]
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| Date Created |
1720
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| Extent |
1 map: col.; 27.2 x 21.1 cm. [from measurments provided on the back of the map]
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| Physical Description |
Engraved map on paper, framed, under glass. Condition [as noted on the back of the item]: Excellent condition.
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