A Description of the Bay of Fundy Showing the Coast, Islands, Harbours, Creeks, Coves, Rocks, Sholes, Soundings & Anchorings & c. Observed by Nat. Blackmore in ye years 1711 and 1712. By Her Majesties Special Command. (S3-2)

A Description of the Bay of Fundy Showing the Coast, Islands, Harbours, Creeks, Coves, Rocks, Sholes, Soundings & Anchorings & c. Observed by Nat. Blackmore in ye years 1711 and 1712. By Her Majesties Special Command.
Inset: The Harbour of Annapolis Royal by Nathaniel Blackmore Esq. By Nathaniel Blackmore, drawn by H. Moll (geographer) c. 1732-36. Printed and sold by Tho: Bowles next to the Chapter House in St. Pauls Church Yard & Ino: Bowles at the Blackhorse in Cornhill.
Author: Nathaniel Blackmore and Herman Moll
Source / Publication: Atlas Minor
Publisher: Thomas Bowles and John Bowles
Place of Publication: London
Date: c. 1732
Paper Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 18 1/4 inches.
Platemark Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 17 3/8 inches.
Scale: 1:960,000
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Language: English
Coloured: Black and White
Condition: The print is in good condition with some damage to the edges as well as several tears into the print, which have previously been repaired, as can be seen.
References: Kershaw, Early Printed Maps of Canada III: 763 ; Phillips, A List of Maps of America, p. 578 and p. 585. Phillips, 585; Tooley. Dictionary of mapmakers, p. 444; Tooley. Maps and map-makers, p. 55; Tyacke. London map-sellers, 1600-1720, pp. 122-123.
Keywords: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Bay of Fundy, Annapolis, New Scotland, Fundy Bay, Annapolis Royal, Great Manan Island, Annapolis Harbour, Port Royal, Capons and Grand, Minas River and Bay, Chart, Map, Antique, North America, Mount Dessert Rock, Segle Islands, Red head, Red head harbour, Mechias Island, Duke Islands, Mount Desart Rock, St. John's Rock, River inhabitants, Holmans Harbour, Minas, Soundings, Rocks, Harbours,
Price: US$365
Identification Number: S3-2