A new map of Nova Scotia, and Cape Britain, with the adjacent parts of New England and Canada, composed from a great number of actual surveys; and other materials, regulated by many new astronomical observations of the longitude as well as latitude with an explanation
Hand coloured engraving, segmented and laid on linen backing, folds into blue-covered cardboard case. Scale [circa 1:2,000,000]. Mercator projection graduated from the meridian of Ferro.
A title label on the back of the case gives further details: Nova Scotia - The French incroachments and extensive claims, as set forth in the late French maps of Messrs D'Anville, Robert & Bellin and in particular the map inserted in the Memoires concernant les limites de l'Arcadie, are distinguish'd by a faint yellow. Published by Thos Jeffreys Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the Corner of St Martins Lane Charing Cross. price 4s6d.
A title label on the back of the case gives further details: Nova Scotia - The French incroachments and extensive claims, as set forth in the late French maps of Messrs D'Anville, Robert & Bellin and in particular the map inserted in the Memoires concernant les limites de l'Arcadie, are distinguish'd by a faint yellow. Published by Thos Jeffreys Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, the Corner of St Martins Lane Charing Cross. price 4s6d.
Object Details
| ID: | G246:1/8 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Charts and maps |
| Type: | Chart |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Jefferys, Thomas |
| Places: | North America |
| Date made: | 1755 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Printed area 48 x 61cm, on sheet 48.5 x 63cm. |