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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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Chart of the Harbour of Halifax, in Nova Scotia; with Jebucto Bay and Cape Sambro also the Islands, Ledges of Rocks, Shoals & Soundings. Survey'd by Order of His Excellency Brigadier General Lawrence, Governour of the Province of Nova Scotia; by Charles Morris, Chief Surveyor, 1759
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Map includes sailing direction for entering the harbor. Appeared in reference from Kershaw. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles -one mile/inch. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned fluer-di-lis IV. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Kershaw 820. Verso Text: MS text: 660.
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A New and Correct Chart of the Coast of New Foundland, from Cape Raze to Cape Bonavista, with Chebucto Harbour in Nova Scotia done from the latest Observations
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Kashnor notes, "a fine chart, one of the earliest published charts of Newfoundland." Lightly printed. Kashnor dates as ca. 1752. Kershaw notes this plate was used till 1775 when "it was extremely worn and the impressions for several of the last editions are poor." Kershaw gives appeared in information. Submaps: Trinity Harbour; St. Johns Harbour; Chedabucto Harbour in Nova Scotia. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Leagues, Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. References: Kershaw 523. Verso Text: MS note: 562.
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Port de Halifax de la Nouvelle Ecosse avec les Recifs, Dangers, Bas fonds et Sondes
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Kashnor notes, "A scarce chart published for the use of commanders of French Ships-of-War during the Revolution. With engraved directions for entering the port." Kershaw says based on Charles Morris's survey of 1759, copied from Jefferys 1768. Kashnor has this item numbered as 135*. Prime meridian: London. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Chained Maltese cross lettering. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Kershaw 834. Verso Text: MS note: 135*.
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General Chart of the Island of Newfoundland with the Rocks & Soundings
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"Drawn from Surveys taken by Order of the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. By James Cook and Michael Lane Surveyors and Others." Appeared in information from RLIN record. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Crowned fleur-di-lis VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 557.
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Map of Nova Scotia or Acadia; with the Islands of Cape Breton and St. John's, from Actual Surveys by Capt. Montresor, Engr. 1768
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Kashnor notes, "A rare map. Dedicated to John Manners, Marquis of Granby, with emblematic engravings, trophies, etc. A very fine topographical map, indicating the parishes in St. John's, hills, rivers, soundings, sandbanks, &c." Kershaw identifies as the second state, supplies appeared in information. Elaborate dedication cartouche.. "To the Most Noble John Manners Marquis of Granby, Field Marshall & Commander in Chief of all His Majesty's Forces Master General of Ordnance, Colonel of His Majesty's Royal Regimt. of Horse Guards Blue, Honourable Privy Council: This Map with all Submission is most humbly inscribed by Your Lordship's most dutiful most obedient and devoted Servant John Montresor, Engineer." "J. Caldnall Sculp." Prime meridian: Ferro9. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. References: Kershaw 793. Verso Text: MS notes: 610 10.
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Exact Chart of the River St. Laurence, from Fort Fronteac to the Islands of Anticosti, shewing the Soundings, Rocks, Shoals, &c. with Views of the Lands and all necessary Instructions for navigating the River to Quebec
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Kashnor notes, "A very fine chart, with engraved instructions to navigators and other information. With inset charts of the Seven Islands and the Road to Tadousac; also elevations of the Mountains of Notre Dame and the Lands from Cape Torment to the Butt." Kershaw identifies as the fifth state and supplies appeared in information. Seven sub-maps and views.. Prime meridian: Quebec City. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Leagues. Projection: Mercator. Watermark: Seal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. References: Kershaw 669; LC Phillips 653. Verso Text: MS notes: 145 32.
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