Nuremberg: 1756. Notes: An important map of the city of Halifax 7 years after its formation. A superb example on thick 18th century laid paper with rich and vivid original hand colouring. The establishment of the Town of Halifax, named after the British Earl of Halifax, in 1749 led to the colonial capital being transferred from Annapolis Royal.
3 maps on 1 sheet. Upper left corner: Map of Louisbourg. Upper right corner: Map of Quebec. Bottom: Map of Halifax Published by Homann in his Staedt Atlas. The Homann Heirs (Homann Heirs) was a company that continued the work of legendary cartographer Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) who was at one time geographer of the Holy Roman Empire. The Heirs were in business from 1732 and continued for a number of year. , Size : 476x525 (mm), 18.75x20.625 (Inches), Coloring: Original Hand Coloring, Category: Maps Canada East Nova Scotia; Maps Canada East Quebec Quebec City; Maps City Maps. Excellent. Item #M1450

Notes: An important map of the city of Halifax 7 years after its formation. A superb example on thick 18th century laid paper with rich and vivid original hand colouring. The establishment of the Town of Halifax, named after the British Earl of Halifax, in 1749 led to the colonial capital being transferred from Annapolis Royal.
3 maps on 1 sheet. Upper left corner: Map of Louisbourg. Upper right corner: Map of Quebec. Bottom: Map of Halifax Published by Homann in his Staedt Atlas. The Homann Heirs (Homann Heirs) was a company that continued the work of legendary cartographer Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1724) who was at one time geographer of the Holy Roman Empire. The Heirs were in business from 1732 and continued for a number of year. , Size : 476x525 (mm), 18.75x20.625 (Inches), Coloring: Original Hand Coloring, Category: Maps Canada East Nova Scotia; Maps Canada East Quebec Quebec City; Maps City Maps.

Price: $1,250.00