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Auction 113, Lot 125

"A New and Accurate Map of the Province of Nova Scotia, in North America; from the latest Observations", Anon.

Subject: Canada

Period: 1781 (published)

Publication: Universal Magazine

Color: Hand Color

Size:
13 x 11 inches
33 x 27.9 cm
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This small map covers Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, the Magdalen Islands, and part of Quebec and Newfoundland. It shows harbors, inlets, coastal settlements, fishing banks, rivers, lakes and a little topography. It is decorated with a compass rose and title cartouche.

References: Jolly UNIV-192; Kershaw #803; Seller and Van Ee #319.

Condition: B

Issued folded now pressed with some residual creasing. Margin extended at binding trim with 1" tear repaired.

Estimate: $250 - $300

Sold for: $190

Closed on 12/7/2005

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