These
three (3) beautifully hand coloured original
antique maps of Canada, Hudson Bay & the St Lawrence
River were engraved by Nicholas Bellin
in 1757 and were
published for Antoine-François Prevosts
20 volume edition of L`Histoire Generale des Voyages published
by Pierre de Hondt, The Hague
between
1747 & 1780.
The
three maps represent 1. Hudson's Bay, 2. The
Gulf & River mouth of the St Lawrence River and 3. St Lawrence River from Quebec city to Lake Ontario.
(Ref: Tooley; M&B)
General
Description:
Paper thickness and quality: - Heavy and stable
Paper color: - white
Age of map color: - Early
Colors used: - Orange, pink, yellow, green
General color appearance: - Authentic
Paper size: - 14in x 10in (355mm x 255mm)
Plate size: - 13in x 9in (330mm x 230mm)
Margins: - min. 1/2in (12mm)
Imperfections:
Margins: - None
Plate area: Folds as issued
Verso: - None
If you wish to discuss this or any other item
please email or call - good luck, Simon.
Classical Images
61 (0) 409 551910 Tel
simon@classicalimages.com
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