Historic Maps » River St. Laurence. by Jefferys, Thomas; Gridley, Richard from 1759

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Author: Jefferys, Thomas; Gridley, Richard

Date: 1759

Short Title: River St. Laurence.

Publisher: London: Thomas Jefferys

Type: Book Map

Obj Height cm: 33

Obj Width cm: 49

Scale 1: 34,000

Note: Engraved map with 2 insets. Relief shown by hachures. Oriented with north toward upper right. Includes dedication to William Pitt.

Reference: Phillips. Maps of America, p. 760.

State/Province: Quebec

Region: Saint Lawrence River ; Quebec Region (Quebec)

Full Title: An authentic plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Fall of Montmorenci, with the operations of the Siege of Quebec under the command of Vice-Adml. Saunders & Major Genl. Wolfe down to the 5. Septr. 1759. Drawn by a captain in his majesties navy. (with) A view of the action gained by the English Sepr. 13, 1759 near Quebec, brought from thence by an officer of distinction. (with) Part of the upper river of St. Laurence.

List No: 4796.006

Page No: (pt. 1, opp. p. 131)

Series No: 8

Publication Author: Jefferys, Thomas

Pub Date: 1760

Pub Title: The natural and civil history of the French dominions in North and South America. Giving a particular account of the climate, soil, minerals, animals, vegetables, manufactures, trade, commerce, and languages ... Illustrated by maps and plans of the principal places, collected from the best authorities, and engraved by T. Jefferys, Geographer to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Part I. Containing a description of Canada and Louisiana. London, Printed for Thomas Jefferys at Charing-Cross. MDCCLX.

Pub Reference: Howes J83; Streeter 128; Sabin 35964; P-Maps (lists all 18 maps); Stevens and Tree 27(b), 51(a), 66 (b); Clark I:263; Ristow p25-28 (Samuel Holland).

Pub Note: See note field above.

Pub List No: 4796.000

Pub Type: Geography Book

Pub Maps: 18

Pub Height cm: 36

Pub Width cm: 23

Image No: 4796006

Institution: Rumsey Collection

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