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Auction 91, Lot 91

"A New and Correct Chart of the North Part of America from Newfoundland to Hudson's Bay",

Subject: Canada

Period: 1753-75 (published)

Publication: The English Pilot, The Fourth Book

Color: Black & White

Size:
21.8 x 17.1 inches
55.4 x 43.4 cm
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Fourth state of this important sea chart focusing on the coastal features of Hudsons Bay and Labrador. Title cartouche with figures and animals, rhumb lines and a fine compass rose complement the map. Ref: Verner and Stuart-Stubbs #31; Kershaw #222. Short splits on fold, with no image loss, else very good.

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Condition: B

Estimate: $700 - $800

Sold for: $400

Closed on 6/14/2000

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