Vintage Map, British North America, Canadian, Reproduction, Framed Cartography

Our Stock # 26025

This is a large vintage map of British North America. A Canadian, official department reproduction of the 19th century original by John Arrowsmith, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.

Full Title: British North America - By Permission Dedicated To The Honourable Hudsons Bay Company, Containing the Latest Information which their Documents Furnish — by their Obedient Servant, J. Arrowsmith.

• Charming state issued reproduction with field-used appeal
• Displays a desirable aged patina, mounted from a lightly used example
• Supplied by the Canadian Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
• Tasteful later frame, in pine with warm caramel hues
• Quality braided metal hanging wire to the rear for ease of mounting
  
  
• Gives impressive detail, being one of the first maps to accurate display the Northwest Passage
• Originally published in London, December 1834 and subject to a quality reproduction here
• Hand coloured border detail using different hues to separate each region
• Pair of scales given, one for Geographical Miles and the other for UK Miles

This is a fascinating vintage map of British North America, state issued for use in the field. Presented in a lightly aged manner within a tasteful frame, delivered ready for display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 87cm (34.25'')
Max Depth: 2.5cm (1'')
Max Height: 67cm (26.5'')

Map Width: 64cm (25.25'')
Map Height: 50cm (19.75'')