Original 1860 Mitchell Map NOVA SCOTIA NEW BRUNSWICK Canada Cape Breton PEI

Description: Handsome original hand colored 1860 antique map of Canada's Maritime Provinces, printed more than 160 years ago. It was published by Samuel Augustus Mitchell, Jr., Philadelphia, in 1860 and is dated in the lower margin. The map has a decorative finely engraved floral border, and the image area measures 33.4 x 26.7 cm [13¼" x 10½"], with generous margins on all sides. Its full title is County Map of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Cape Breton Island, and Prince Edward's Island. There is a mileage scale at the lower left, and longitude is measured from Greenwich and Washington. The coverage area extends from Cape Sable, Nova Scotia, to the Hudson's Bay Company Trading Post west of Cape Whittle, Saguenay County, Quebec. The map locates numerous cities, towns and natural features, with many place names. It shows completed and proposed railroad lines and has a detailed inset of the city and harbor of Halifax. Among the named places and features are Anticosti Island, Fredericton, Sydney, Charlottetown, St. Lawrence River, Magdalen Islands, Louisbourg, Northumberland Strait, Chatham, Hopewell, Antigonish, and the Bay of Fundy. Condition: This map is in excellent condition, bright and clean, with vibrant, bold coloring and no marks, rips, or tears. It is blank on the back, with no printing on the reverse side. Please see the scans and feel free to ask any questions. It is an original, authentic antique map, not a reproduction or modern reprint, and it is fully guaranteed to be genuine. It would make a handsome display in your den or office. It would also make a perfect gift, and we'll include our helpful framing tips for your reference. The Mitchell firm was one of the leading American cartographic publishing firms in the mid-19th century. Mitchell maps are distinguished by their fine detail and attractive decorative borders. They are displayed proudly in musuems and private collections around the world. Buy with confidence! We are always happy to combine shipping on the purchase of multiple items — just make sure to pay for everything at one time, not individually. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Lake Worth, Florida

End Time: 2025-02-07T12:41:37.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD