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The Atlantic Neptune, London, 1775
Hand Colored, Very Good, laid on acid free canvas for long term preservation. A crease from the left extending in to the circle vignette in the map, Size : 795x550 (mm), 31.25x21.625 (Inches)
Splendid chart of Egmont Harbor, Nova Scotia - 30 miles east of Halifax. The beautifully engraved chart shows topography, soundings, anchorages and navigational notes. A circular vignette is superimposed on the chart with a view of what appears to be the only settlement there. At bottom is another engraved view of the coastline, as seen from the sea. The title, which includes detailed sailing instructions appears as a scrap of paper laid across the chart.
Aquatint and line engraving. This fine chart is from "The Atlantic Neptune" by Capt. Joseph Fredrick Wallet, Des Barres (1721-1824). "The Atlantic Neptune" is one of the most important sea atlases of the USA and Canadian Atlantic coast that was ever been produced. The atlas was first published in England in 1774 and was updated regularly till 1784. The maps are known for the accurate portrayal of various sounds, bays, bars, and harbours in addition to navigational challenges. The maps are very detailed and contain both hydrographical and topographical information. Des Barres, a Swiss cartographer and landscape artist who immigrated to England and trained at the royal military academy became a colonial administrator in Halifax Nova Scotia, where he died. He was a lieutenant in the royal American regiment, c 1756; engineer under general wolf at Quebec c.1759; and governor of Prince Edward Island. He mapped the shore line of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and St. Lawrence River regions c.1764/1774 . This atlas was used by the Royal Navy during the American Revolution.
Reference Debard, J. M. the family origins of J.f.W.Des Barres; Evens, uncommon Obdurate: the several public careers of J.F.W. Des Barres (Toronto 1989); De Vorsey map collector (1982) p.31
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