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    Gulf of St. Lawrence Chaleur Bay: Caraquette, Shippigan & Miscou Harbours

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    Publication date deduced from last correction date. "Surveyed by Capt. H. W. Bayfield, Lieutts. A. F. Bowen & J. Ordebar, R.N. 1838" "Engraved by J. & C. Walker. 2686 (lower right.)" "Small corrections III 75. VII 80. 81-X.81-X. 87 VII 88. IX. 88. Relief: hachures." "Reduced from the original drawings by Edward J. Powell." Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Lithography. Verso Text: MS notes: 785 E44 H80 54 Gaspe & Chaleur Bay 46.

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  • A Chart of Cape Breton and St. John's Islands &c. in the Gulph of St. Lawrence

    A Chart of Cape Breton and St. John's Islands &c. in the Gulph of St. Lawrence

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    Kashnor notes, "Includes Magdalen Islands, and part of the north coast of Nova Scotia as far beast as Chedabucto Bay." St John's Island shows property lines. Kashnor dates ca. 1750. Kershaw supplies appeared in information, author, and dates as 1777-81. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: J. Whatman. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Kershaw 601. Verso Text: MS notes: 594 4.

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    The Town and Harbour of Louisburg on the Island of Cape Breton on the Coast of Nova Scotia, taken from the French 17 June 1745

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    Kashnor notes, "Only a few copies are known. The capture of Louisburg by Colonial forces was not a popular victory in England, mainly because it was the only real action of military value to the credit of the nation. The Colonials had eclipsed the trained forces of the Mother Country." "Drawn by I. Bellin Engineer." "T. Kitchin Sculp." MS note: 151. Relief: pictorial & hachures. Graphic Scale: Fathoms. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned fleur-di-lis VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 606.

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    A Survey of Louisburg Harbour

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    Kashnor notes, "An interesting map, locating the remains of the old town and ruins of the old fort and lighthouse." Kershaw gives appeared in information. View of town and fort ruins, houses and trees.. "To Rupert George, Esq. Commander of His Majesty's Ship Hussar, and Senior Officer on the Nolva Scotia Station; This Chart is most respectfully dedicated, by his very humble Servant, Thos. Backhouse." Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Fathoms. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. References: Kershaw 940; LC Phillips 1251. Verso Text: MS note: 607 15.

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    St. Ann's Bay and Harbour on the North East Side of Cape Breton Island. Surveyed by Thos. Backhouse. 1798

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    Views of hills and farms.. "Engraved by J. Tuppen." Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: VignettesCartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 599 13.

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    Gulf of St. Lawrence New Brunswick Gaspé and Mal Bays, Suirveyed by Captn. H. W. Bayfield R.N. F.A.S. 1832

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    Vignettes: Cape Rosier Lighthouse; Panard Pt.; Flat I. Lighthouse. Submap: Gaspé Harbour and Basin.. "Sold by J. D. Potter, Agent for the Admiralty Charts, 31, Poultry, & 11 King St. Tower Hill." Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Mercator. Printing Process: Lithography. Other Features: VignettesSub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 526..

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