Cartographer:
THORNTON, John
Title:
A New and Correct Chart of the North Part of America from NEWFOUNDLAND to HUDSONS BAY.
Stock Code:
2680
Method:
Copper engraving
Colouring:
Uncoloured
Atlas:
John Seller’s English Pilot, fourth book
Size: (W x H):
55cm x 43cm
21½ inches x 17 inches
Date:
1759
Price:
£995
Chart of the coast of eastern Canada. Compass point at sea, rhumb lines, depths soundings. The map does not show the St Lawrence River, but shows a non existent water route from the Gulf of St Lawrence to Hudson Bay. Title cartouche at top right, title flanked by armed natives.
Some wormholes and closed tears have been expertly repaired, otherwise in very good condition.