Nova Scotia Newfoundland Gulf St Laurence 1811 John Cary lovely large map
Brian DiMambroA New Map of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland &c. From the Latest Authorities.
(Old Maps, 19th Century Maps, North America, Canada, Maritimes, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, St. Lawrence Seaway, Halifax, Labrador)
Issued 1811, London by John Cary.
Attractive and desirable early 19th century antique engraved folio sheet map. With beautiful original full hand color. Much scarcer version than the 1806.
Some light typical offsetting which is not visually offensive, map remains attractive and well preserved with a fine patina and visual appeal.
Original fold line as issued.
Sheet measures c. 21 3/8"H x 24 5/8"W.
Printed area measures c. 18"H x 20"W.
Philips, Atlases in Library of Congress, 714.
Tooley's Dictionary of Mapmakers, vol. 1, p. 239.
Fordham, John Cary, pp. 78-82.
Map Collector 43, pp. 40-47 (Cary Family) and #57, pp. 32-7 (English Atlas).
[R35660].