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Auction 193, Lot 103

"Canada", Bonne, Rigobert

Subject: Eastern Canada

Period: 1788 (circa)

Publication: Atlas Encyclopedique

Color: Black & White

Size:
13.6 x 9.3 inches
34.5 x 23.6 cm
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This precisely engraved map covers the region from Newfoundland through the St. Lawrence River basin and westward to Lake Winnipeg, including most of Hudson Bay. Many Indian tribes are named throughout, and several early forts are located. With six distance scales. Longitude measured from Paris along the lower scale and from I'Isle de Fer along the top. Drawn by Herisson and engraved by Andre.

References: Kershaw #383.

Condition: B+

There are a few small spots and light toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $80

Closed on 6/21/2023

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