Map of that part of Nova Scotia contained between Lunenburgh and the Bay Vert by Halifax and Pisiguit, including Cobiguit and Tatmagouch

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  A plan shewing the situation of Lunenburgh settled in Iune 1753 about 14 leagues to the westward of Halifax in Nova Scotia [cartographic material]

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  Manuscript map showing the plans of the settlement and fort at Lunenburg. The regular shipping track through Malagash Bay into the harbor is shown. Shows Lunenburg Harbour and Rose Bay. The map has been trimmed on the left side, by at least 3 cm, leaving the caption above intact.

  mssHM 15427

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  A map of the harbour of Halifax [cartographic material]

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  Manuscript map showing the coastline and harbors from Jebucto (i.e. Chebucto) Head to Bedford Basin and Fort Sacville with bearing points, soundings and the channels. Halifax Harbour is depicted in great detail. Probably drawn by Charles Rivez from an original.

  mssHM 15419

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  This Map of the Province of Nova-Scotia and parts adjacent

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  Kashnor notes, "Am excessively rare map, one of the few specimens of American map engraving of the eighteenth century. It is dedicated the Edward Cornwallis, Governor of Nova Scotia. There are two small holes in the map, otherwise it is in very fine state with full margins, as issued." Note this differs from the 1776 version in McCorkle (776.27). Cartouche: Pictorial with figures. Vignette: View of Boston Cl.[Colony] of N.E. planned 1630. Sub maps: Situation of Halifax Draught of the Harbour &c.; Plan of Halifax; Plan of Quebec; City & Port of Louisbourg. MS notes: Museum Bk. Store Cat 93 #314, 181666 (on backing). Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Crowned device lettering. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche Sub-maps Vignettes. References: McCorkle 776.27. Verso Text: MS note: 181666.

  181666

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  To His Excellency James Monroe, Esqr. President of the Congress, this New and Improved Chart of the United States of America, Extending from Florida to Nova Scotia, is Respectfully Dedicated by His Most Obt. Servant, Robt. Blachford. 1818. Engraved by S. Stockley

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  Kashnor notes, "This map only takes in the coast from Halifax to Connecticut." Contains two submaps -- Boston and Halifax Harbors. Submaps: Halifax Harbour; Boston Bay.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: no. Projection: Mercator. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: Ms note: 452.

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  A Chart of the Harbour of Halifax, in Nova Scotia; with Jebucto Bay and Cape Sambro. also the Islands, Ledges of Rocks, Shoals & Soundings

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  Kashnor notes, "The first issue of the Morris chart. It is the first separate chart of Halifax Harbour." The publication date is 1775 but Kashnor dates the map at [1760]. Includes sailing directions. Kershaw gives appeared in information and notes this is the second state of Jefferys' map. Detailed sailing directions.. "Survey'd by Order of His Excellency Brigadier General Lawrence, Governour of the Province of Nova Scotia; By Charles Morris, Chief Surveyor, Published by Command of the Rgiht Honourable the Lords of Trade & Plantations, For the Benefit of the Trade and Navigation of Great Britain and its Colonies." "To the Right Honourable George Dunk Earl of Halifax, First Lord Commissioner, and to the rest of the Right Honourable and Honourable Commissioners for Trade and Plantations, This Chart is most humbly Inscribed By their most obliged & obedient humble Sert. Thos. Jefferys." "London Engraved by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to the King." Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned fluer-di-lis VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Kershaw 821. Verso Text: Ms note: 20.

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  Canada and Nova Scotia

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  Kashnor notes, "An interesting map of Hudson's Bay, showing the forts of the Company around the Bay with the boundaries of the territory reaching to the north of Lake Winnipeg. The national boundary is undefined after reaching the Great Portage on Lake Superior." Kashnor dates as ca. 1796. This is a copy of 093:223, possibly earlier, without the Thomson attribution. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Conic. Watermark: VE 1796. Printing Process: Engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 227.

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