Map of Nova Scotia, or Acadia : with the islands of Cape Breton and St. John's, from actual surveys, 1768
Scope and Contents
This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.
Dates
- 1768
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
4 Sheets : 1 map on 4 sheets ; 100 x 140 cm
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
lient reference #120; WAG #289278
Provenance
Richard B. Arkway, 19 June 2007.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:390,000]. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Includes inscription to "John Manners" and illus.
Condition
Faint foxing at edges, some rippling in margin, slight edge wear and tearing.
Created/Published
London : Printed & sold by A. Dury, 1768
- Acadia Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Nova Scotia Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Prince Edward Island Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600
