"Carte de la Baye de Hudson Pour servir a l'Histoire Generale des Voyages", Bellin, Jacques Nicolas

This is the second state of Bellin's handsome chart of Hudson Bay and Labrador depicting the mountains and coastal features including numerous forts. There is a note in French in the far northwest corner of the map explaining that the English had searched for a Northwest Passage in that region, but it did not exist. Embellished with a decorative title cartouche. Published by La Harpe.

References: Kershaw #460.

Condition: A

Nice impression and attractive color. There are a few short tears in the left and right blank margins, otherwise its fine. Hinge remnants at the top margin.