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Kashnor notes, "The map of Hudson's Bay follows that of Captain Thomas James. The East Main and Labrador are known as Prince Rupert's Land and New Brittaine, and the west side of the Bay bears the names of New Yorkshire and New South Wales. Evidently issued soon after the formation of the Hudson's Bay Company." Submap shows "A Polar Projection of the Northernmost Parts of the World." Kashnor dates [1675]. Hand colored cartouche with natives. Polar projection submap with fruit embellishment. MS notes: Hudsons Streights. Capt Thomas James wintered at this Isle Charleston in the year 1632.. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: leagues. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: lettering device. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: CartoucheSub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 232.
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Kashnor notes, "Thornton's chart of Hudson's Bay is said to be the earliest published. The soundings were supplied by the captains of the Hudson's Bay Company, probably by Gillam and Stannard. Port Nelson, Rupert's River, 'Moesche' River, Peter's River, East Maine, Little Creek and Frenchman River are all located." Royal coat of arms center. Cartouche of Indians and victims(?) MS note: 233. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Leagues, miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Art WorkCartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 233.
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Kashnor notes, "A very good map of Hudson's Bay, showing a great number of locations. Shows York Fort, but no forts on Albany or Moose River, or at New Severn." Rather crude figures around cartouche.. Prime meridian: Lizard. Relief: no. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 447.
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