Aquatint and line engraving. This fine view 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 USA and Canadian Atlantic coast that was ever 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 lieutenant 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, New Found land 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, Image Size : 184x793 (mm), 7.25x31.25 (Inches), Platemark Size : , Paper Size : 278x823 (mm), 11x32.375 (Inches), Hand Colored, Aquatint and line engraving. Seller Inventory # P739

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Title: A View of the North Shore Sailing into the ...

Publisher: London

Publication Date: 1775

Condition: Excellent

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Alexandre Antique Prints, Maps & Books are specialist dealers in 15th to 19th century Prints, Maps and Books. The gallery is able to offer one of the largest selections of Prints and Maps available in North America. The business was founded in 1982 and has supplied Prints, Maps and Books to many private and public art collectors. It strives to present a friendly and helpful atmosphere to both expert and amateur collectors. The shop has grown considerably since its humble beginnings to an internationally respected firm. We exhibit at major map & book fairs in North America and Europe and are happy to organize presentations of materials for corporations, interior designers and individuals. We are always interested in purchasing collections or individual items of quality. Catalogues and lists are issued periodically and we would be delighted to have details of customers specific interests, so we can contact them when examples come into stock.

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