This
finely engraved
original map of Canada
centering on Hudson's Bay was
engraved in 1778 - the date is engraved in the title
cartouche - and was published by
Antonio Zatta (fl. 1775-97) in his Atlas Atlante
Novissimo.
(Ref: Tooley; M&B)
General
Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - off white
Age of map color: - Original
Colors used: - Yellow, green, red, brown.
General color appearance: - Authentic and fresh
Paper size: - 19in x 16in (480mm x 405mm)
Plate size: - 16 1/2n x 12 1/2in (420mm x 315mm)
Margins: - Min 1in (25mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: - None
Verso: - None
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