Description

Rectangular map, black on white paper. The map shows Newfoundland; Prince Edward Island; Anticosti Island; Cape Breton; part of mainland Nova Scotia; part of New Brunswick; part of Quebec; and part of Labrador. The map shows rivers and coastal places and features such as capes, points and bays. Depths are shown by hatchings, stippling and soundings. The fishing banks off Nova Scotia and Newfoundland are featured prominently, with the extensive banks east of Newfoundland charted in detail. The upper left corner of the map contains an illustrated wreath which encircles five (5) bar scales showing Italian, French, Spanish, German and nautical measures of scale. The upper right corner contains a decorative illustrated title cartouche with twined serpents or creatures., Description 5 Stamped inside cartouche top right: CANADA Orientelle nell America Settentrionell Description 5 printed on Labrador: NUOVA FRANCIA Description 5 printed on Nova Scotia: CANADA.The following information appears on the back of this item. PROVENANCE: Purchased by Mr. Macnutt at Zwicker's Gallery in Halifax in 1985 or 1986; EXHIBITION & CATALOGUE: 1. The James W. Macnutt Collection of Maps of the Gulf of St. Lawrence with Particular Emphasis on Prince Edward Island, Confederation Centre Art Gallery and Museum, June 5 to Sept. 7, 1986. 2. Prince Edward Island in the Age of Discovery, Confederation Centre Art Gallery and Museum, Sept . 13 to Oct. 25, 1992