Canada by Lucas Fielding (1 results)

unbound. Map. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 9 x 11 inches Beautiful early map of Canada from Lake of the Woods in Manitoba to Labrador. Centered on the Great Lakes which are shown it their entirety. Includes part of Newfoundland and New England. Many tribal territories are noted. Scale in British miles. In good condition small chips to margin but not affecting image. Fielding Lucas Jr. was an artist, publisher and cartographer active in the early 19th century. He published his first atlas in 1815 and became known as the earliest successful commercial map publisher in Baltimore. He was also the first stationer in the United States. His son, William Lucas took over the printing and stationery business shortly after his death.…