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Atlantic Ocean By Governor Pownall F.R.S

Description: Kashnor notes, "Shows a particularly good map of Hudson's Bay." Vignettes: Five views of islands and African Capes. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief: no. Projection: Mercator. Watermark: Crowned fleur-de-lis VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. Verso Text: MS note: 707.
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Date: 20 September 1787
Call number: 093:707 M
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